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    为人生打基础 (wèi rénshēng dǎ jīchǔ - lay a foundation for life)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verbal phrase. '为 (wèi)' acts as a preposition meaning 'for' or 'for the sake of', indicating the beneficiary or purpose. '人生 (rénshēng)' is the object of '为', meaning 'life'. '打基础 (dǎ jīchǔ)' is the main verb phrase meaning 'to lay a foundation'. The structure is [为 + Noun (purpose/beneficiary) + Verbal Phrase].

    Sample sentences

    教育的目的是为了让孩子们为人生打基础。

    The purpose of education is to let children lay a foundation for life.

    趁年轻的时候多学习，才能为人生打下坚实的基础。

    One should study more while young to lay a solid foundation for life.

    父母辛勤工作，就是为了给子女为人生打基础。

    Parents work hard precisely to lay a foundation for their children's lives.

    Quick facts

    structure:The structure '为 X 打基础' is common, where X is the domain or purpose for which the foundation is being laid. '打' (dǎ) in this context means 'to build' or 'to establish', not its more common meaning 'to hit'.

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    Example

    教育的目的是为了让孩子们为人生打基础。

    The purpose of education is to let children lay a foundation for life.

    趁年轻的时候多学习，才能为人生打下坚实的基础。

    One should study more while young to lay a solid foundation for life.

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