why; for what reason; what for
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesinterrogative pronoun
why; for what reason
Used to ask for the reason or cause of something.
Nǐ你
wèi为
shén什
me么
chí迟
dào到
？
Why are you late?
Tiān天
wèi为
shén什
me么
shì是
lán蓝
de的
？
Why is the sky blue?
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Wèi为
shén什
me么
qún群
zhòng众
zhè这
me么
ài爱
hù护
jiě解
fàng放
jūn军
？
Why do the people cherish the People's Liberation Army so much?
Tā他
zhè这
me么
gāo高
xìng兴
shì是
wèi为
shén什
me么
？
Why is he so happy?
interrogative pronoun
what for; for what purpose
Used to ask about the purpose or objective of an action.
Nǐ你
mǎi买
zhè这
me么
duō多
shū书
shì是
wèi为
shén什
me么
？
What did you buy so many books for?
Tā他
zhè这
me么
zuò做
dào到
dǐ底
shì是
wèi为
shén什
me么
？
What is he really doing this for?