何故 (hé gù) — (literary, formal) why, for what reason
Definition
A formal, literary 'why / for what reason' — used in writing, classical-style prose, or set phrases like 何故如此. In modern spoken Chinese, 为什么 is the default.
adverb
(literary, formal) whyfor what reason
Examples
- 何故？Nǐ hé gù rú cǐ cōng máng?Why are you in such a hurry?
- 何故，。Tā hé gù bù cí ér bié, wú rén zhī xiǎo.Why he left without saying goodbye, no one knows.
- 何故？hé gù Zuò chū zhè yàng de jué dìng?Why did you make such a decision?
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