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为何
wèihé
Description
“为何”的意思是“为什么”，用来问原因。
"为何" means "why" and is used to ask for reasons.
它比“为什么”更正式一点，常出现在书里或写作中。
It is a bit more formal than "为什么" and often appears in books or writing.
Meanings
为何wèihé
why; for what reason
你为何不告诉我？
Why didn't you tell me?
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Notes
- Etymology
为 (for) + 何 (what) = 'for what', a more formal 'why'.
- Nuance
more literary and formal than 为什么, common in writing.
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