why
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/waɪ/
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/waɪ/
asks for a reason or purpose
Why did you choose that color?
你为什么选择那个颜色?
suggests something is not needed
Why worry about things you cannot change?
为什么要担心你无法改变的事情?
gives or talks about a reason
That is why we must act now.
这就是为什么我们必须现在行动。
shows surprise or impatience
Why, that's amazing!
哎呀,太神奇了!