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What does 为 mean in Chinese?

为 (wéi) means "as (in the capacity of); to take sth as; to act as; to serve as; to behave as; to become; to be; to do; by (in the passive voice)" in Chinese. It is an HSK Level 2 word.

How do you pronounce 为?

为 is pronounced "wéi" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 2.

What HSK level is 为?

为 is an HSK Level 2 word (HSK 2.0: Level 1, HSK 3.0: Level 2).

What words contain the character 为?

Common words with 为 include 不以为然 (not to accept as correct (idiom); to object), 不作为 (nonfeasance), 不失为 (can still be considered (to be...)), 一之为甚 (Once is enough (idiom)), 一分为二 (one divides into two).

How do you write 为?

为 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 丶. You can view the stroke order animation on our stroke order tool.

为 (wéi) — as (in the capacity of) | Chinese Dictionary

为

wéi

as (in the capacity of); to take sth as; to act as; to serve as

HSK 2verb4 strokes

Traditional: 為

Character Breakdown

Dots of effort — doing for a purpose

Radical: 丶 (no. 3)Strokes: 4Traditional: 為

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Definitions

(verb) as (in the capacity of)
to take sth as
to act as
to serve as
to behave as
to become
to be
to do
by (in the passive voice)

Example Sentences

你为什么不来？

Nǐ wèishénme bù lái

Why didn't you come?

Words Containing 为

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
不以为然	bù yǐ wéi rán	not to accept as correct (idiom); to object	HSK 6
不作为	bù zuò wéi	nonfeasance
不失为	bù shī wéi	can still be considered (to be...)
一之为甚	yī zhī wéi shèn	Once is enough (idiom)
一分为二	yī fēn wéi èr	one divides into two
一吐为快	yī tǔ wéi kuài	to get sth off one's chest
一言为定	yī yán wéi dìng	one word and it's settled (idiom); It's a deal!
一言为重	yī yán wéi zhòng	each word carries weight
下不为例	xià bù wéi lì	not to be repeated
不以为意	bù yǐ wéi yì	not to mind

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Related Words

做(zuò)— to do

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作为(zuò wéi)— one's conduct

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效力(xiào lì)— effectiveness

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效劳(xiào láo)— to serve (in some capacity)

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Grammar Notes

Comparison with 比HSK 2

A 比 B + Adjective (+ Specific Amount)

Because/So (因为...所以)HSK 2

因为 + Reason, 所以 + Result

Although (虽然...但是)HSK 2

虽然 + Concession, 但是/可是 + Contrast

Passive with 被HSK 3

Receiver + 被 + (Doer) + Verb + Complement/了

For the Purpose Of (为了)HSK 4

为了 + Purpose/Goal, Subject + Action OR Subject + 为了 + Purpose + Action

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HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 1HSK 3.0: Level 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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