How to Write 为
The character 为 (wéi) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丶 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
为 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means for; to be; to act as.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: wéi, wèi.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 为 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 为
Example Sentences
为了身体健康，他开始了每天的晨跑。
wèi le shēn tǐ jiàn kāng tā kāi shǐ le měi tiān de chén pǎo
For his physical health, he started running every morning.
因为天气不好，航班不得不延误。
yīn wèi tiān qì bù hǎo háng bān bù dé bù yán wù
The flight had to be delayed because of bad weather.
见义勇为的行为得到了社会的广泛赞扬。
jiàn yì yǒng wéi de xíng wéi dé dào le shè huì de guǎng fàn zàn yáng
Acts of courage for a just cause have received widespread praise from society.
经过不懈的努力，他终于成为了一名医生。
jīng guò bù xiè de nǔ lì tā zhōng yú chéng wéi le yī míng yī shēng
Through unremitting efforts, he finally became a doctor.
Practice Writing 为 (wéi)
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