为何 (wèi hé): why, for what reason

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6adverb

Word info

表示询问原因，意思是“为什么”或“为了什么”。常用于书面语或正式场合，询问某事发生的原因或目的。例如：你为何迟到？可以跟“为”意思相近，但“为何”更简洁，多用于反问或强调疑问。

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HSK 5

as (in the capacity of)

HSK 7

surname He

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Why is he always late?

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