How do you use "为什么" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "你为什么不告诉我？"

What does "为什么" mean in English?

"为什么" means "why, for what reason" in English. It is a interrogative pronou in Chinese.

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way-shuh-muh

interrogative pronou

English

why, for what reason

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