为的是 wèideshì

为的是（wèideshì）means “the aim is to / the purpose is (spells out the goal behind an action)”. 为的是 states the purpose behind an action already mentioned: 'do A, 为的是 B' = the aim of doing A is B. Formation: 陈述句 + 为的是 + 目的

the aim is to / the purpose is (spells out the goal behind an action)

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Formation

陈述句 + 为的是 + 目的

Explanation

为的是 states the purpose behind an action already mentioned: 'do A, 为的是 B' = the aim of doing A is B. It puts the goal in focus at the end of the sentence, sounding like an explanation. B is a desired goal, not a bad result.

Examples

他努力工作，为的是养家。
tā nǔlì gōngzuò, wèideshì yǎngjiā.
He works hard; the aim is to support his family.
我早起，为的是赶上第一班车。
wǒ zǎoqǐ, wèideshì gǎnshàng dìyī bān chē.
I get up early in order to catch the first bus.

Note

为的是 puts the goal after the action, unlike 为了 which usually comes first (为了 B, 做 A).

FAQ

为的是 — what does it mean and how is it used?

the aim is to / the purpose is (spells out the goal behind an action). 为的是 states the purpose behind an action already mentioned: 'do A, 为的是 B' = the aim of doing A is B. It puts the goal in focus at the end of the sentence, sounding like an explanation. B is a desired goal, not a bad result.

为的是 — how do you form it?

陈述句 + 为的是 + 目的

为的是 — any usage notes?

为的是 puts the goal after the action, unlike 为了 which usually comes first (为了 B, 做 A).

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