Chinese Character: 为 (wéi/wèi - Do/For)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 丶 (Dot radical)
Stroke Count: 4 (Four strokes)
Character Decomposition: 爪 + 丶 (Claw + Dot)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: wéi (when used as a verb, meaning "do, make"); wèi (when used as a preposition, meaning "for, on behalf of") (Pinyin and meanings)
3. Meaning (含义)
As a verb, it means "do, make, act as"; as a preposition, it means "for, on behalf of". (当作为动词时，意为“做、制造、充当”；作为介词时，意为“为了、代表”。)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 行为 (xíng wéi) - Behavior
- 因为 (yīn wèi) - Because
- 为了 (wèi le) - For the sake of
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
As a verb, it can be followed by an object; as a preposition, it is often followed by a noun or a pronoun. (作为动词时，后面可接宾语；作为介词时，常接名词或代词。)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
The character "为" has a long - standing usage in Chinese literature and philosophy, often related to actions and the spirit of dedication. （“为”字在中国文学和哲学中有着悠久的使用历史，常与行为和奉献精神相关。）
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他为人民服务。 (Tā wèi rén mín fú wù.) - He serves the people.
我们要为实现梦想而努力。 (Wǒ men yào wèi shí xiàn mèng xiǎng ér nǔ lì.) - We should work hard to achieve our dreams.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can think of "为" as a hand (represented by the upper part) doing something (represented by the dot at the bottom). （你可以把“为”字想象成一只手（上半部分代表）在做某事（底部的点代表）。）