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How to express purpose with 为 (wèi) … 而 (ér) …

为 (wèi) + Purpose + 而 (ér) + Action

Explaining purpose with "为 (wèi) … 而 (ér) …"

HSK 4Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

为 (wèi)…而 (ér)… is a formal structure expressing purpose. It means "do something for the sake of…". Often used in written Chinese.

Examples

他为理想而奋斗。

Tā wèi lǐxiǎng ér fèndòu.

He strives for his ideal.

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How do you express “Explaining purpose with "为 (wèi) … 而 (ér) …"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 为 (wèi) + Purpose + 而 (ér) + Action. For example: 他为理想而奋斗。 — “He strives for his ideal.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他为理想而奋斗。 — “He strives for his ideal.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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