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何苦 (hé kǔ): why bother?; is it worth the trouble?

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: why bother?; is it worth the trouble?
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

why bother?
is it worth the trouble?

Chinese explanation

用反问的语气表示没有必要这样做，带有劝告或感叹的意思，常用来劝阻别人或表达自己觉得不值得。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

surname He

HSK 4

bitter

Example sentences

Why bother getting angry over such a small thing?

Why bother giving up your own job for him?

Since he doesn't appreciate it, why bother helping him again?

Staying up late working overtime every day—why bother making yourself so tired?

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