English to Chinese Meaning of why - 为什么

Why :

为什么

adverb

为什么, 做什么的, 什么, 怎么做, 其中, 以何种方式, 从何而来

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

为什么不

(2) that's why ::

这就是为什么

(3) that is why ::

这就是为什么

(4) why is that ::

这是为什么

(5) why so ::

为什么这样

(6) the reason why ::

之所以

(7) reason why ::

原因

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

为什么不

(2) that's why ::

这就是为什么

(3) that is why ::

这就是为什么

(4) why is that ::

这是为什么

(5) why so ::

为什么这样

(6) the reason why ::

之所以

(7) reason why ::

原因

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

怎么来的

2. for what reason ::

是什么原因

3. for what purpose ::

出于什么目的

4. what for ::

做什么的

5. to what end ::

要达到什么目的

6. wherefore ::

因此

Noun

7. wherefore ::

因此

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Yeah. Why wouldn't I want to get my old job back?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

Why are you--? You weren't at Gus' house last night.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 9

I'll tell you what, WHY don't you do the grocery shopping?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 7

I don't see WHY you get to snort derisively and point that out.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12

Good. Why?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 11

Examples of why from TV Shows

Yeah. Why wouldn't I want to get my old job back?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

Why are you--? You weren't at Gus' house last night.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 9

I'll tell you what, WHY don't you do the grocery shopping?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 7

I don't see WHY you get to snort derisively and point that out.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12

Good. Why?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 11

English to Chinese Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Chinese language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Chinese and in English language.

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English to Chinese Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Chinese language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Chinese and in English language.

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