PrepositionsHSK 4
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。Wǒ men dōu wèi nǐ gāo xìng.We are all happy for you.
- 你们可以来为我们加油。Nǐ men kě yǐ lái wèi wǒ men jiā yóu.You guys can come to cheer us on.
- 这个生日蛋糕是为你准备的。Zhè ge shēng rì dàn gāo shì wèi nǐ zhǔn bèi de.This birthday cake has been prepared for you.
- 你不为自己的孩子担心吗？Nǐ bù wéi zì jǐ de hái zi dān xīn 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 nà xiē hái zi qí dǎo.Lots of people are praying for those children.