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How to express “for someone's own good” with 是 为 好

Subj. + 是 (shì) + 为 (wèi) + Someone + 好 (hǎo)

Expressing "for" with "为 (wèi)"

HSK 5Prepositions

Rule structure

为 (wèi) indicates purpose or beneficiary. In the fixed expression 是为 (shì wéi)…好 (hǎo) (shì wèi…hǎo), an implied action means “to do this for someone’s own good.”

Examples

他是为你好。

Tā shì wèi nǐ hǎo.

He is doing it for your own good.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "for" with "为 (wèi)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Subj. + 是 (shì) + 为 (wèi) + Someone + 好 (hǎo). For example: 他是为你好。 — “He is doing it for your own good.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他是为你好。 — “He is doing it for your own good.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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