Chinese
wèi
Meaning: for; for the sake of; because of
Part of Speech: Particle, Preposition

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Example sentences

他為家人的幸福而努力工作。
他为家人的幸福而努力工作。
He works hard for the happiness of his family.
他們為正義而戰。
They fought for justice.
政府為人民服務。
The government serves the people.
我們應該為羣眾服務。
We should serve the masses.
政府應該為民服務。
The government should serve the people.

Usage Notes

Used as a preposition to indicate the beneficiary or the reason/purpose of an action. Distinct from the verb 'wéi' (to do, to become).

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