How to Say ‘For the sake of; to seek’ in Simplified Chinese
图个
tú gè
[too guh]
💬 Usage Tip: [图个...] is a set phrase meaning [just for the sake of ...] or [just seeking ...]. In [图个方便], it means [just to make things easier], and you can also hear [图个省事] (just to save trouble).
Phrase Breakdown
图
tú
[too]
to seek; to aim for; to want for
Here 图 means to seek or aim for some benefit, such as convenience or safety.
我就是图个省事，想在门口上车。
I just want to save trouble and get in at the gate.
个
gè
[guh]
a measure word; used here to soften the phrase
In 图个方便, 个 links the verb and the desired result in a natural spoken expression.
大家都是图个方便，不是故意为难您。
Everyone just wants convenience, not to deliberately make things hard for you.
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