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爲
wéi, wèi
Description
「爲」是「为」的繁体字，是很常用的字。
"爲" is the traditional form of "为" and is a very commonly used character.
读「wéi」的时候常表示「做」或「成为」；读「wèi」的时候表示「为了」或「给」。
When pronounced "wéi," "爲" often means "to do" or "to become"; when pronounced "wèi," it means "for" or "to give."
Meanings
爲wéi
to do; to act; to be
事在人爲。
Success depends on human effort.
爲wéi
to become; to serve as
他被選爲班長。
He was elected class monitor.
爲wèi
for; for the sake of; because of
我爲你感到高興。
I am happy for you.
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Notes
- Form
爲 is the traditional-character form of the simplified 为.
- Nuance
爲 read wéi means 'do/be'; read wèi means 'for/because'.
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