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Chinese

héfáng
Meaning: why not; there is no reason not to
Part of Speech: Adverb, Expression

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Example

既然大家都有時間,何妨一起去喝杯茶?
既然大家都有时间,何妨一起去喝杯茶?
Since everyone has time, why not go have a cup of tea together?

Usage Notes

A somewhat literary or rhetorical way to make a suggestion, often equivalent to saying that there is no reason not to do something.

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