Korean

어찌

어찌
Meaning: how; in what way; for what reason
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

How can you say such harsh things?
이 우수가 어찌 세상의 깊은 뜻을 알겠습니까?
How could this old fool know the deep meaning of the world?
다시 묻나니 너는 어찌하여 이런 일을 하였느냐?
I ask you again, why did you do such a thing?

Usage Notes

Used to ask about the manner, method, or reason for something, often with a sense of surprise, disbelief, or reproach.

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