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为何

wèi hé

HSK 6

Meaning

  • why

Definition

表示询问原因或目的。

Why; for what reason.

Usage

用于疑问句中，询问原因或目的，语气较为书面或正式。

Used in interrogative sentences to ask for reasons or purposes, with a more written or formal tone.

Examples

  • 1 你为何迟到？ (Why are you late?)
  • 2 他为何辞职？ (Why did he resign?)
  • 3 为何要这么做？ (Why do this?)
  • 4 她为何哭泣？ (Why is she crying?)
  • 5 为何选择这条路？ (Why choose this path?)

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