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为
wéi, wèi
Description
为有“是”或“当作”的意思，常用在书面语和固定说法里。为有“给”或“因为”的意思，常用来说明目的和原因。
'为' means 'to be' or 'to act as', commonly used in written language and fixed expressions. It also means 'for' or 'because', often used to explain purpose and reason.
Meanings
为wéi
to be; to act as; to become
他为大家的老师。
He is everyone's teacher.
为wèi
for; on behalf of
我为你高兴。
I am happy for you.
为wèi
because of; due to
他为此伤心。
He is sad about this.
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Notes
- Etymology
为 combines the ideas of doing and acting, with different readings for different meanings.
- Nuance
The wéi reading is more formal; everyday speech often uses 是, 当, or 给 instead.
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