Lingaku为【wéi】
HSK 2
- 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)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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)
This usage of "为" is used to indicate acting in the capacity of a certain role or position.
He is the general manager of the company.
She acts as the leader of the team.
This meaning of "为" is used to express the action of taking something as a particular thing or role.
"为" can also be used to describe someone or something acting as a certain role or function.
This actor will act as the protagonist.
The children act as superheroes.
When "为" is used to indicate serving as something, it emphasizes the function or purpose of that thing.
This new product will serve as a better experience for users.
This bridge serves as a transportation hub for the city.
In certain contexts, "为" can describe the way someone or something behaves or conducts themselves.
He behaves with integrity.
This behavior brings benefits to the company.
"为" can express the idea of transformation into a certain state or status.
She becomes an artist.
Constant efforts become successful people.
"为" here equates to "be" and is often used to link two nouns or noun phrases.
Respect is the basis of trust.
This meaning of "为" is used to express the idea of doing something.
In the passive voice, "为" is used to indicate the doer of the action.
These foods are prepared for health.
This project is supported by the government for the people.