why
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/waɪ/
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/waɪ/
asks for a reason or purpose
Why did you choose that color?
你為什麼選擇那個顏色?
suggests something is not needed
Why worry about things you cannot change?
為什麼要擔心你無法改變的事情?
gives or talks about a reason
That is why we must act now.
這就是為什麼我們必須現在行動。
shows surprise or impatience
Why, that's amazing!
哎呀,太神奇了!