Chinese Grammar
是为了 (shì wèile)
Indicates purpose, meaning 'is for the purpose of' or 'is in order to'.
Example Sentences
尹锡悦当时说，这样做是为了保护国家。
尹锡悦的行为不是为了国家，而是为了他自己。
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