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Expressing "for" with 为

为 is a preposition meaning "for" or "in the interest of," indicating who benefits from an action or state. Use it before a noun or pronoun to express that an action is done for that person or group. It is common in formal or emotional contexts, not for simple transfers of objects.

Structure

为 + Party + Verb / Adj.

Examples

  • 我们都为你高兴。
    Wǒmen dōu wèi nǐ gāoxìng .
    We are all happy for you.
  • 你们可以来为我们加油。
    Nǐmen kěyǐ lái wèi wǒmen jiāyóu .
    You guys can come to cheer us on.
  • 这个生日蛋糕是为你准备的。
    Zhège shēngrì dàngāo shì wèi nǐ zhǔnbèi de.
    This birthday cake has been prepared for you.
  • 你不为自己的孩子担心吗？
    Nǐ bù wèi zìjǐ de háizi dānxīn ma?
    Aren't you worried for your child?
  • 很多人都在为那些孩子祈祷。
    Hěn duō rén dōu zài wèi nàxiē háizi qídǎo .
    Lots of people are praying for those children.

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