for in Chinese
for in Chinese is 因为, 上, 以前 — for means intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
for in Chinese
因为
Pronounced: yīn wèi
(formal, literary) Because.
上
Pronounced: shǎng
Towards; in the direction of.
以前
Pronounced: yǐ qián
Directed at; intended to belong to.
因为
Pronounced: yīn wèi
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
What does "for" mean?
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prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
"I bought this gift for my sister."
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prep Because of, or as the reason for.
"She was praised for her honesty."
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prep In support of, or in favor of.
"Most residents voted for the new park."
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prep Covering a period of time or distance.
"We drove for three hours without stopping."
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for in a sentence
- I bought this gift for my sister.
- This desk is for the new employee.
- She was praised for her honesty.
- Most residents voted for the new park.
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What is "for" in Chinese?
"for" in Chinese is 因为, 上, 以前. for means: Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
How do you pronounce 因为?
"for" in Chinese is 因为, pronounced "yīn wèi".
How do you use "for" in a sentence?
Example: "I bought this gift for my sister." In Chinese, "for" is 因为, 上, 以前.
Are there other ways to say "for" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "for": 因为, 上, 以前.
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