为
wèi
For, for the sake of
为 (wéi) — for someone
Subj. + 为 (wèi) + Someone/Something + Verb / 为 (wèi) + Someone/Something + Adj.
HSK 33.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what为WhoAction
Rule structure
为 (wèi) is a preposition introducing the person or thing for whose sake an action is performed. This person or thing comes directly after 为 (wéi), before the verb or adjective. It can express “for” or “for the sake of.”
Rule structure
为 (wèi) is a preposition introducing the person or thing for whose sake an action is performed. This person or thing comes directly after 为 (wéi), before the verb or adjective. It can express “for” or “for the sake of.”
Examples
妈妈每天为我做饭。
Māma měi tiān wèi wǒ zuò fàn.
Mom cooks for me every day.
我们为大家准备了晚饭。
Wǒmen wèi dàjiā zhǔnbèi le wǎnfàn.
We prepared dinner for everyone.
Examples
妈妈每天为我做饭。
Māma měi tiān wèi wǒ zuò fàn.
Mom cooks for me every day.
我们为大家准备了晚饭。
Wǒmen wèi dàjiā zhǔnbèi le wǎnfàn.
We prepared dinner for everyone.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “for someone” in Chinese with 为?
Use the structure: Subj. + 为 (wèi) + Someone/Something + Verb / 为 (wèi) + Someone/Something + Adj.. For example: 妈妈每天为我做饭。 — “Mom cooks for me every day”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
妈妈每天为我做饭。 — “Mom cooks for me every day”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 3.
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