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

为 (wèi) + Purpose + 而 (ér) + Action

为 (wéi)…而 (ér)… — purpose with 为 (wéi)…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.

我们为未来而学习。

Wǒmen wèi wèilái ér xuéxí.

We study for the future.

他为家人而努力。

Tā wèi jiārén ér nǔlì.

He works hard for his family.

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Characters

Words from this rule

为

wèi

For, for the sake of

而

ér

And, but, while

他

tā

He

理想

lǐxiǎng

Ideal, dream

奋斗

fèndòu

To strive, to struggle

我们

wǒmen

We, us

未来

wèi lái

Future

学习

xuéxí

To study, to learn, study

家人

jiā rén

Family members

努力

nǔlì

To work hard

梦想

mèng xiǎng

To dream, dream

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “purpose with 为…而…” in Chinese with 为…而…?

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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