HSK 2
为什么
為什麼
Meaning
- why?
- for what reason?
- Traditional
- 為什麼
- Pinyin
- wèi shén me
Character reference
Components and radical classification
为
wèito do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
Primary radical丶 · dot
什
shénwhat? mixed, miscellaneous
Primary radical亻 · man
么
meinterrogative particle
Primary radical丿 · slash
為
wèito do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
Primary radical灬 · fire
麼
meinterrogative particle
Primary radical麻 · hemp
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details