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为什么
wèishénme
Description
“为什么”是一个问句，用来问原因。
"为什么" is a question word used to ask for reasons.
你想知道事情的原因时，就可以说“为什么”。
You can say "为什么" when you want to know the reason for something.
Meanings
为什么wèishénme
why; for what reason
你为什么不来上课？
Why don't you come to class?
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
为 (for) + 什么 (what), literally 'for what'.
- Nuance
neutral question word; tone can make it sound accusatory.
In videos
“为什么你吃那么快，你要慢一点吃。”
“因为我不知道为什么你那么喜欢吃”
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