为了 (wèile) — in order to / for the sake of

为了 (wèile)

A preposition that introduces a purpose or goal, equivalent to "in order to" or "for the sake of."

Meanings

1. [preposition] In order to, for the purpose of.
2. [preposition] For the sake of (someone or something).

Example Sentences

为了健康，他每天跑步。 Wèile jiànkāng, tā měitiān pǎobù. In order to stay healthy, he runs every day.

她为了孩子放弃了工作。 Tā wèile háizi fàngqì le gōngzuò. She gave up her job for the sake of her children.

为了通过考试，我努力学习。 Wèile tōngguò kǎoshì, wǒ nǔlì xuéxí. In order to pass the exam, I study hard.

他存钱是为了买一辆新车。 Tā cún qián shì wèile mǎi yī liàng xīn chē. He saves money in order to buy a new car.

Collocations

Memory Hook

为 means "for" and 了 marks completion of purpose — you have set a target "for" and you aim toward it.