何乐而不为 (hé lè ér bù wéi) — why not? (said when something is clearly beneficial and there is no reason not to do it)
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'why not?' — used rhetorically to endorse an action that is clearly beneficial and has no downside. It is always affirmative in tone, not a genuine question.
idiom
why not? (said when something is clearly beneficial and there is no reason not to do it)
Examples
- ，，何乐而不为？Jì néng xué xí xīn zhī shi, yòu néng jié jiāo péng you, hé lè ér bù wéi?You can both learn new knowledge and make friends—why not?
- ，何乐而不为？Jiān chí duàn liàn duì shēn tǐ yǒu yì, hé lè ér bù wéi?Persistent exercise is good for your health—why not do it?
- ，何乐而不为？Yòng diàn zǐ zhī fù ān quán yòu fāng biàn, hé lè ér bù wéi?Using e-payment is safe and convenient—why not?
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