Chinese phrase
为什么呢？ wèi shén me ne
Meaning
Why?
When to use it
This phrase asks for a reason. It sounds soft and conversational when seeking an explanation for a choice, feeling, or action.
Example dialogue
我不想玩捉迷藏。 wǒ bù xiǎng wán zhuō mí cáng
I don't want to play hide-and-seek.
为什么呢？ wèi shén me ne
Why?