(yān) — (literary interrogative pronoun) where; how

Definizione

焉 (yān) is a literary pronoun meaning 'where' or 'how' in classical-style questions. Modern speakers use 哪里/哪儿 for 'where' and 怎么 for 'how'; 焉 only appears in set phrases or formal writing.

pronoun
(literary interrogative pronoun) wherehow

Esempi

  • Yān yǒu cǐ shì?
    Where is there such a thing?
  • Yān néng rú cǐ?
    How can it be like this?
  • Yān zhī fēi fú?
    How do you know it's not a blessing?

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