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為 (wai6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

為 (wai6, wèi) — (conjunction) 1. As; (verb); do; (noun); behaviour; 2. Conduct; (of suffix) used after an adverb or after an adjective to form an adverb.; because of; on account of; on behalf of; by (in the passive voice)

Classifier

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 為乜 (wai4 me1) — (interrogative adverb) what for; why
• 為人 (wai4 jan4) — (verb) 1. to consider and think of other's interest; (preposition) for others
• 為人作嫁 (wai6 jan4 zok3 gaa3) — to be busy helping others without any benefit to oneself
• 為人處世 (wai4 jan4 cyu2 sai3) — interaction with others in society
• 為兩餐 (wai4 loeng5 caan1) — (verb) to earn money for food
• 為口奔馳 (wai4 hau2 ban1 ci4) — busy for a living and survival

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