为 … 而 … (for the sake of)
IntroducedA purpose can remain unachieved
- A team works hard in pursuit of a dream.
- they他们for为dream梦想(for)而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 for为 … (for)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.
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, they他们for为dream梦想(for)而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 + goal + 而 + action: 为理想而努力.
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.
Yes — common in speeches and writing.
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.
- 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.
A team works hard in pursuit of a dream. 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.