为什么 (wèi shén me)
HSK 2
Definitions
- why?
- for what reason?
Character Breakdown
为
Radical: 丶 · 4 strokes · Freq #18
do, handle, govern, act; be
什
Radical: 人 · 4 strokes · Freq #156
file of ten soldiers; mixed, miscellaneous
么
Radical: 丿 · 3 strokes · Freq #63
interrogative particle; repetition of a tune small; tender
Example Sentences
叶梅说:“为什么怕?”
The Birthday Dinner (HSK 1) · Read story →
外婆说:“为什么你不吃饭?”
Calling Grandma (HSK 1) · Read story →
美心看看窗外,天气很好。她说:“爸爸为什么那么早走?我想和爸爸说话。”
Dad's Long Day (HSK 1) · Read story →
美心听爸爸说没吃午饭,她不高兴。她说:“爸爸,你为什么没吃饭?你不喜欢吃饭吗?”
Dad's Long Day (HSK 1) · Read story →
美心说:“爸爸,我的朋友说,她的爸爸不工作,每天都在家。你为什么不在家?”
Dad's Long Day (HSK 1) · Read story →
Related HSK 2 Words
因为 (yīn wèi)
because
这么 (zhè me)so much
那么 (nà me)like that; in that way; to that extent
书包 (shū bāo)schoolbag
个子 (gè zi)stature; height; size (of a person or object)
事情 (shì qing)affair; matter; thing; business
不错 (bù cuò)correct
介绍 (jiè shào)to introduce (sb to sb)
不好意思 (bù hǎo yì si)to feel embarrassed
从 (cóng)from