为 … 而 … (for the sake of) · 为⋯⋯，而⋯⋯
A purpose can remain unachieved
- A team works hard in pursuit of a dream.
- 他们为梦想而奋斗。 — The dream is the motivation for the effort.
A purpose can remain unachieved
- A team works hard in pursuit of a dream.
- they他们for为(fig.) to dream of梦想and / but而to strive奋斗。 — The dream is the motivation for the effort.
A team works hard in pursuit of a dream. What does 他们为梦想而奋斗。 communicate?
The dream is the motivation for the effort. 为 is read wèi in this purpose frame. Naming the goal does not mean the team has already achieved it.
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is 为 … 而 … (for the sake of). Locate it in the original interlinear examples below.
- Keep the words in their demonstrated positions; the pattern must fit the intended situation as well as the sentence form.
they他们for为dream梦想(for)而strive奋斗。
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is for为 … and / but而 … (for the sake of). Locate it in the original interlinear examples below.
- Keep the words in their demonstrated positions; the pattern must fit the intended situation as well as the sentence form.
they他们for为dream梦想(for)而strive奋斗。
Using the lesson pattern in this demonstrated example: Strive for a dream: 为梦想 ____ 奋斗。
为 + Purpose + 而 + Verb = for the sake of: 为梦想而奋斗. · 为 + 目的 + 而 + 动词 = 为……而……:为梦想而奋斗。
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, 他们为梦想而奋斗。: The dream is the motivation for the effort.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, they他们for为(fig.) to dream of梦想and / but而to strive奋斗。: The dream is the motivation for the effort.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
What does 为…而… state? · 为……而…… 说明什么?
为 + goal + 而 + action: 为理想而努力. · 为 + 目标 + 而 + 动作:为理想而努力。
Know the boundary
- 为 is read wèi in this purpose frame.
- Naming the goal does not mean the team has already achieved it.
Know the boundary
- for为 is read wèi in this purpose frame.
- Naming the goal does not mean the team has already achieved it.
为…而… is a formal, written-style structure. · 为……而…… 是正式、书面的结构。
Yes — common in speeches and writing. · 对 —— 多见于演讲、书面。
为梦想而奋斗 proves the dream has been achieved.
为 is read wèi in this purpose frame. Naming the goal does not mean the team has already achieved it. The dream is the motivation for the effort.
Use the distinction
- The dream is the motivation for the effort.
- 为 is read wèi in this purpose frame. Naming the goal does not mean the team has already achieved it.
Read the full reference: HSK 4 grammar — Sentence patterns.
Use the distinction
- The dream is the motivation for the effort.
- for为 is read wèi in this purpose frame. Naming the goal does not mean the team has already achieved it.
Read the full reference: HSK 4 grammar — Sentence patterns.