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/fɔːr/

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preposition

为了, 给

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

Examples :

"This gift is for you."

这份礼物是给你的。

conjunction

因为

Because of; as a result of.

Examples :

"I went home, for I was tired."

我回家了，因为我累了。

preposition

在...期间

During the period of.

Examples :

"He worked for three years."

他工作了三年。

conjunction

为了

Examples :

"I saved money for a new car."

我存钱买了一辆新车。