以 A 为 B (take A as B)
IntroducedGive an example a specific role
- A teacher chooses one case to illustrate a method.
- take以this这个question问题used in the construction…为例。 — The question is selected as the example.
A teacher chooses one case to illustrate a method. What does 以这个问题为例。 communicate?
The question is selected as the example. 为 is read wéi in this frame. A chosen example need not represent every possible case or prove a general conclusion alone.
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is take以 A as为 B (take A as B). 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.
we我们take以quality质量as为priority主。
Using the lesson pattern in this demonstrated example: Put quality first: 以质量 ____ 主。
以 + A + 为 + B = take A as B: 以质量为主.
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, take以this这个question问题used in the construction…为例。: The question is selected as the example.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
What does 以…为荣 mean?
以…为荣 = take pride in; 以…为主 = mainly; 以…为例 = for example.
Know the boundary
- as为 is read wéi in this frame.
- A chosen example need not represent every possible case or prove a general conclusion alone.
以…为… is a formal, set frame.
Yes — written register: 以…为主 / 为荣 / 为例.
In the opening situation: The question is selected as the example.
为 is read wéi in this frame. A chosen example need not represent every possible case or prove a general conclusion alone. The question is selected as the example.
Use the distinction
- The question is selected as the example.
- as为 is read wéi in this frame. A chosen example need not represent every possible case or prove a general conclusion alone.
Read the full reference: HSK 4 grammar — Sentence patterns.
A teacher chooses one case to illustrate a method. Close the examples. Say a Mandarin response, then write it in Chinese. Explain briefly in English what the lesson’s pattern adds. Compare with the model, then change one detail and try again.
This is supported productive practice. Compare meaning and structure; your answer need not copy the model. A partner or teacher must hear the spoken response to comment on pronunciation.