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Revision as of 05:53, 15 June 2012

Structure

As well as with the question word 为什么, questions can also be asked with 怎么.

Subject + 怎么 + Verb + Object

This has similar connotations to saying "how come" in English. It not only asks why, but expresses some surprise at the situation, and in some cases even disagreement with it.

Examples

  • 怎么 没 来?
  • 你的 汉语 怎么 那么 好?
  • 怎么 走 了?

See also

Sources and further reading

Books