wèi
for (someone; something); to do; to be
我正在为考试做准备。
wǒ zhèngzài wèi kǎoshì zuò zhǔnbèi.
I am preparing for the exam.
他为我做了很多事。
tā wèi wǒ zuòle hěnduō shì.
He did a lot of things for me.
我们应该为自己的行为负责。
wǒmen yīnggāi wèi zìjǐ de xíngwéi fùzé.
We should be responsible for our own actions.
我正在为考试做准备。
wǒ zhèngzài wèi kǎoshì zuò zhǔnbèi.
I am preparing for the exam.
他为我做了很多事。
tā wèi wǒ zuòle hěnduō shì.
He did a lot of things for me.
我们应该为自己的行为负责。
wǒmen yīnggāi wèi zìjǐ de xíngwéi fùzé.
We should be responsible for our own actions.
我正在为考试做准备。
wǒ zhèngzài wèi kǎoshì zuò zhǔnbèi.
I am preparing for the exam.
他为我做了很多事。
tā wèi wǒ zuòle hěnduō shì.
He did a lot of things for me.
我们应该为自己的行为负责。
wǒmen yīnggāi wèi zìjǐ de xíngwéi fùzé.
We should be responsible for our own actions.
作 (zuò)
to do; to make
当 (dāng)
to be; to act as
作 (zuò)
to do; to make
当 (dāng)
to be; to act as
作 (zuò)
to do; to make
当 (dāng)
to be; to act as
不 (bù)
not
非 (fēi)
not
不 (bù)
not
非 (fēi)
not
不 (bù)
not
非 (fēi)
not
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The Chinese character 为 (wèi) is composed of two parts: 人 (rén) and 弋 (yì). 人 represents a person, while 弋 is a pictograph of a hand holding a weapon. Together, they form the character 为, which originally meant "to do" or "to make".Over time, the meaning of 为 has expanded to include a wider range of meanings, such as "to be", "to become", "to serve as", and "to represent". It can also be used as a preposition, meaning "for" or "on behalf of".The character 为 is commonly used in Chinese writing, and it is an important character to learn for HSK learners. It is also a versatile character that can be used in a variety of contexts.Here are some examples of how 为 is used in Chinese:* 我正在做饭。(Wǒ zhèngzài zuò fàn.) - I am cooking.* 他是工程师。(Tā shì gōngchéngshī.) - He is an engineer.* 我代表公司发言。(Wǒ dàibiǎo gōngsī fāyán.) - I am speaking on behalf of the company.* 我为你感到骄傲。(Wǒ wèi nǐ gǎndào jiāo'ào.) - I am proud of you.By understanding the etymology of the character 为, HSK learners can gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and usage.
