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“for no reason” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwú gù

Example

他无故对我生气。tā wú gù duì wǒ shēng qì

He got angry with me for no reason.

Illustration for 无故 (for no reason)

How to say “for no reason” in Chinese

“For no reason” in Chinese is 无故 (wú gù).

An action or feeling that seems to arise with no visible cause behind it.

Full entry for 无故: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 无故

他因误会被无故指责。tā yīn wù huì bèi wú gù zhǐ zé

He was criticized for no reason because of a misunderstanding.

Tips for using 无故

  • As an adverb, it usually comes before the verb and can suggest that the speaker sees the behavior as unjustified, so it often sounds mildly critical.

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