HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#82
Explaining Purpose with “wèi...ér...”
为……而……
How it works
为……而…… (wèi...ér...) means “for the sake of...” or “in order to...” It is a formal pattern often used in written or formal spoken Chinese.
The pattern
为 (wèi) + Purpose / Reason + 而 (ér) + Action / Feeling
Example sentences
他为工作而努力。
He works hard for his job.
我们为实现梦想而学习。
We study in order to realize our dreams.
她为孩子的未来而担心。
She worries for her child’s future.
Key point
This is much more formal than everyday 为了…… (wèile...) in many situations.