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为什么 (wèi shén me): why

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2interrogative adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: why
Characters: 3
Part of speech: interrogative adverb
HSK level: HSK 2

Full definitions

why?
for what reason?
why
for what reason

Chinese explanation

用来询问原因或理由，意思是“为了什么”。可以单独用在问句里，也可以放在句子中间，问对方做某件事的原因。例如问别人“为什么不来”，就是问他不来的原因。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

as (in the capacity of)

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Example sentences

Why do you study Chinese?

I don't know why he didn't come.

Why is the sky blue?

Can you tell me why?

Why don't you like coffee?

Why do you study Chinese?

Why didn't he come?

Why is the sky blue?

I don't understand why.

Why? Tell me the reason.

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