Chinese phrase
为什么要这样？ wèi shén me yào zhè yàng
Meaning
Why do it this way?
When to use it
Asks why something should be done in this way. It often shows doubt or asks for a reason, while tone affects how strong it sounds.
Example dialogue
我们把沙发搬到阳台吧。 wǒ men bǎ shā fā bān dào yáng tái ba
Let's move the sofa to the balcony.
为什么要这样？ wèi shén me yào zhè yàng
Why do it this way?