HSK 2

为什么 meaning in Chinese

wèi shénme

Without tone marks: wei shenme

why?, for what reason?

Traditional 為什麼

Example

为什么你的脑袋那么聪明呢?

wèishénme nǐ de nǎodai nàme cōngming ne?

Why are you so smart?

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