PrepositionsHSK 5
Expressing "for…" with 而言
To express 'for (someone)' or 'from (someone's) perspective,' use 对 followed by a person or group, then 而言. The phrase comes before the main commentary. A common mistake is omitting 对 or placing it incorrectly.
Structure
对 + [Person / Group] + 而言
Examples
- 这样的工作对我而言很重要。Zhèyàng de gōngzuò duì wǒ ér yán hěn zhòngyào.This kind of job, for me, is very important.
- 对她而言，自由更重要。Duì tā ér yán , zìyóu gèng zhòngyào.For her, freedom is even more important.
- 对80后而言，网恋很正常。Duì 80 hòu ér yán , wǎngliàn hěn zhèngcháng.For people born in the eighties, Internet dating is totally normal.
- 对你而言，我就是一个这样的人吗？Duì nǐ ér yán , wǒ jiùshì yī gè zhèyàng de rén ma?To you, am I that kind of person?
- 对消费者而言，促销活动很有吸引力。Duì xiāofèi zhě ér yán , cùxiāo huódòng hěn yǒu xīyǐnlì.For consumers, sales promotions are very appealing.