Chinese
zěnme
Meaning: how; why
Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adverb

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Example sentences

這個字怎麼讀?
这个字怎么读?
How do you read this character?
這到底是怎麼回事?
What exactly is going on here?
真奇怪,這裡怎麼一個人都沒有?
It is really strange, how come there isn't a single person here?
這件事你再怎麼擔心也是徒增煩惱。
No matter how much you worry about this, it will only add to your distress.
哎!你怎麼現在才來?
Hey! Why did you just arrive now?

Usage Notes

Used to ask about the manner/method (how) or cause (why).

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