为什么

wèi shénme

why

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 2trad. 為什麼
Dictionary entry

why?; for what reason?

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你为什么学汉语？

Nǐ wèi shénme xué Hànyǔ?

English

Why do you study Chinese?

他为什么不来？

Tā wèi shénme bù lái?

English

Why isn't he coming?

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  • 问为什么ask why
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