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为了 (wèi le): in order to

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3preposition

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
in order to
Characters
2
Part of speech
preposition
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • for
  • for the purpose of
  • in order to
  • for
  • for the purpose of
  • in order to
  • for the sake of

Chinese explanation

  • 表示动作或行为的目的,相当于“为着”
  • 后面常接一个短语或句子,说明想要达到的结果,如“为了健康而锻炼”
  • 也可以表示原因或动机,如“为了这件事他很着急”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

as (in the capacity of)

HSK 1

(completed action marker)

Example sentences

,。

He works hard every day in order to learn Chinese.

,。

For our health, we should eat more vegetables and fruits.

。

She went to Beijing for work.

,。

For environmental protection, we can drive less.

,。

For his health, he runs every day.

,。

In order to pass the exam, she reviews until late every day.

,。

For the sake of his family, he gave up his own dream.

。

We work hard for the same goal.

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