为什么

(為什麼)wèi shén me

why

Example Sentences

你为什么不喝点儿水呢?

nǐ wèi shén me bù hē diǎn ér shuǐ ne?

Why don’t you drink some water?

你知道她为什么不上课吗?

nǐ zhī dào tā wèi shén me bù shàng kè ma?

Do you know why she didn't go to school?

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