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为此

wèi cǐ
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Conjunction Common

Definitions

  1. 1. for this reason
  2. 2. with regards to this
  3. 3. in this respect
  4. 4. in order to do this
  5. 5. to this end

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
所以
suǒ yǐ

therefore

也用于引出结果，但更口语化
为了
wèi le

for; for the purpose of; in order to

引出目的，而非原因

Synonyms

2 items
因此
yīn cǐ

thus; consequently; as a result

表示因果关系，引出结果
因而
yīn ér

therefore

书面语，表示因此

Usage notes

Collocations

为此 is often used in formal contexts to introduce a conclusion or an action taken based on the preceding reason. It is commonly followed by a comma and then a clause describing the consequent action or decision.

Common mistakes

Learners may confuse 为此 with 因为. 为此 is a conjunction meaning 'for this reason', not a preposition like 'because of'.

Example Sentences

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为此 ，我们需要更多时间。
For this reason, we need more time.

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Child Words of 为此

此
cǐ

this; these

为
wéi

as (in the capacity of)

为
wèi

because of