for; for the sake of; in order to
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplespreposition
for; for the sake of; in order to; for the purpose of
formal为着 is more formal and literary than 为了. It is used to indicate purpose or cause, often in written or formal spoken contexts. It can be followed by nouns, noun phrases, or clauses.
Wèi为
zhe着
rén人
mín民
de的
lì利
yì益
，
tā他
xiàn献
chū出
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
shēng生
mìng命
。
He gave his life for the benefit of the people.
Wèi为
zhe着
shí实
xiàn现
lǐ理
xiǎng想
，
tā他
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
nǔ努
lì力
xué学
xí习
。
In order to realize his ideals, he studies hard every day.
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Wèi为
zhe着
zhè这
ge个
mù目
biāo标
，
wǒ我
men们
tuán团
jié结
yī一
zhì致
。
For this goal, we are united as one.
Wèi为
zhe着
gòng共
tóng同
de的
shì事
yè业
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
hé合
zuò作
。
For the common cause, we must cooperate.