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為 (wai4) — used after an adverb for emphasis, e.g. 極為, 頗為 in Cantonese

waiˎ₄為
简 为
Mandarin Pinyin: wei2

Meaning of 為

nounused after an adverb for emphasis, e.g. 極為, 頗為
nounused after an adjective to form an adverb, e.g. 大為, 廣為
nounbe...by (indicating passive voice) | [syn] 被
nounserve as; act as; become
nounbe; is; be equivalent to
noundo; act; go ahead with
noun(conjunction) 1. As; (verb)/do; (noun)/behaviour; 2. Conduct; (of suffix) used after an adverb or after an adjective to form an adverb.

Example Sentences with 為

我以為你去咗華埠，其實你返咗屋企。
I thought you went to Chinatown, but in fact you went home.
雖然我沒上大學，但是我認為我也有資格的。
Although I have not attended college, I believe that I am also qualified.
我諗呢個方案以三個月為期可以做完。
I believe this project can be completed within three months.
對於他這種地位的人來說, 這樣的行為是不莊重的。
Such conduct is undignified for a person of his position.
現代嘅女裝恤衫，露出個乳溝、露出個肚臍，都係已經成為常態咗。
Today, it is no longer unusual to have tops for ladies which reveal the cleavage or the navel.
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Words Containing 為

犯罪行為faan6 zeoi6 hang4 wai4
criminality
稍為saau2 wai4
slightly; rather
為食wai6 sik6
greedy; gluttonous; gourmand; greedy (for food) [Syn.] 為食貓 , 為食鬼 [華]: 饞嘴
行為主義hang4 wai4 zyu2 ji6
behaviourism
量力而為loeng6 lik6 ji4 wai4
量力而行
助紂為虐zo6 zau6 wai4 joek6
assist King Zhou in his tyrannical rule | [synonym] 為虎作倀
為虎作倀wai6 fu2 zok3 coeng1
act as an evil spirit to a tiger
成為sing4 wai4
to become; to turn into
為因wai6 jan1
because
胡作非為wu4 zok3 fei1 wai4
to commit all manner of wickedness; to carry out evil deeds
一分為二jat1 fan6 wai4 ji6
one divides into two
違法行為wai4 faat3 hang4 wai4
illegal act; unlawful practice/behaviour; malfeasance

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