为此

wèi cǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Conjunction Common

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 所以 suǒ yǐ 所以 suǒ yǐ therefore 也用于引出结果，但更口语化: therefore
• 为了 wèi le 为了 wèi le for; for the purpose of; in order to 引出目的，而非原因: for; for the purpose of; in order to

Synonyms

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• 因此 yīn cǐ 因此 yīn cǐ thus; consequently; as a result 表示因果关系，引出结果: thus; consequently; as a result
• 因而 yīn ér 因而 yīn ér therefore 书面语，表示因此: therefore

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 此 cǐ: this; these
• 为 为 wéi: as (in the capacity of)
• 为 为 wèi: because of