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为何
wèi hé
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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