why
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
含义: For what reason or purpose; used to ask about cause
为什么，为何
por qué, para qué
なぜ、どうして
왜, 어째서
'Why' is an interrogative adverb used to ask about reasons, causes, or purposes. It can introduce direct questions ('Why did you leave?') or indirect questions ('I wonder why she said that'). 'Why not?' is a common phrase suggesting agreement or encouragement.
「why」是一个疑问副词，用于询问原因、理由或目的。它可以引导直接疑问句（「Why did you leave?」）或间接疑问句（「I wonder why she said that」）。「Why not?」是一个常用短语，表示同意或鼓励。
«Why» es un adverbio interrogativo usado para preguntar sobre razones, causas o propósitos. Puede introducir preguntas directas («Why did you leave?») o indirectas («I wonder why she said that»). «Why not?» es una frase común que sugiere acuerdo o ánimo.
「why」は理由、原因、目的について尋ねるための疑問副詞です。直接疑問文（「Why did you leave?」）や間接疑問文（「I wonder why she said that」）を導くことができます。「Why not?」は同意や励ましを示す一般的なフレーズです。
'Why'는 이유, 원인 또는 목적을 묻기 위해 사용하는 의문 부사입니다. 직접 의문문('Why did you leave?')이나 간접 의문문('I wonder why she said that')을 이끌 수 있습니다. 'Why not?'은 동의나 권유를 나타내는 흔한 표현입니다.
例句
- Why are you leaving so early? 你为什么这么早就走？¿Por qué te vas tan temprano?なぜそんなに早く帰るのですか？왜 이렇게 일찍 떠나시나요?
- I don't understand why he was so upset. 我不明白他为什么那么生气。No entiendo por qué estaba tan disgustado.なぜ彼があんなに動揺していたのか分かりません。왜 그가 그렇게 화가 났는지 이해할 수 없습니다.
- Why not come along with us? 为什么不和我们一起去呢？¿Por qué no vienes con nosotros?一緒に来ませんか？우리와 함께 가지 않을래요?
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'hwȳ', the instrumental case of 'hwæt' (what). Part of the ancient 'wh-' question word family (who, what, where, when, which), all descending from Proto-Indo-European '*kwo-'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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