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为了 (wèile) — how to say "in order to" in Chinese
为了
In order to
Character composition
为
for
了
grammatical particle
Radicals / Keys
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 strokes
亅
Hook
#6 · jué · 1 strokes
Examples
为了按时完成项目，我们最近经常加班。
In order to complete the project on time, we have been working overtime frequently lately.
为了健康，要多运动。
For the sake of health, one should exercise more.
Mnemonic
[wèile-] Whaley the Whale 🐋 is on a mission to find the 为了 island, which legend says grants wisdom "in order to solve any puzzle." As he dives through the ocean, he follows a map shaped like 为 and discovers the magic of completion with 了 at the end of his journey.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "in order to" in Chinese?
"in order to" in Chinese is 为了 (wèile).
What does 为了 mean in English?
为了 (wèile) means "In order to".
How is 为了 pronounced?
It is pronounced wèile (written as weile). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "in order to" in Chinese characters?
It is written 为了.
What HSK level is 为了?
为了 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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