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"莫非"(mò fēi)is generally used at the start of the second clause of sentence.This grammar patter can express doubt or make a guess It can also be used to ask a rhetorical question, similar to 难道 (nándào).

Structure

When expressing doubt or making a guess, use the following pattern. The 不成 at the end of the sentence is optional. Remember that in this form, the 莫非 is usually at the beginning of the second clause.

A , + 莫非 + B +(不成)


Examples

  • 眼前 这个 人,莫非 就是 大名鼎鼎 的 公司 总经理 不成
  • 已经 这么 晚 了 他 还 没有 回来,莫非 他 出 了 什么 事 不成
  • 桌子 上 那 盘 鱼 怎么 不 见 了,莫非 被 猫 偷吃 掉 了不成

Structure

You can use 莫非 the same way you would use 难道: in a rhetorical question. Remember that these questions are to emphasize a point, so they usually aren't meant to be answered.

Subject + 莫非 + rhetorical question

or

莫非 + Subject + rhetorical question

Examples

  • 莫非 真的 是 我 妈妈?
  • 莫非 你 真的 相信 他?
  • 莫非 他 真的 要 去 丛林 探险?

See also

Sources and further reading

Books

HSK6