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为
wèi, wéi
Description
"为"有两个读音。读"wèi"的时候，常常表示原因或目的，比如"为你"、"为了"。
"为" has two pronunciations. When read as "wèi", it often indicates reason or purpose, such as in "为你" or "为了".
读"wéi"的时候，意思常常是"做"或者"成为"，也用在很多书面词里。
When read as "wéi", "为" often means "to do" or "to become", and is also used in many formal words.
Meanings
为wèi
for; for the sake of; because of
我为你高兴。
I am happy for you.
为wéi
to be; to act as; to become
他被大家选为班长。
He was elected class monitor by everyone.
为wéi
to do; to act
事在人为。
Where there's a will, there's a way.
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Notes
- Nuance
read wèi for "for/because of" (purpose, reason); read wéi for "do/be/become".
- Etymology
originally depicted a hand leading an elephant to work, meaning "to do".
In videos
“如果今天过后不会再重来，不为昼夜分开。”
“所以我为我自己加了个鸡腿”
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