Chinese Grammar
为什么 ... ?因为 ... (Why? Because...)
Self-Q&A structure. The speaker poses a question and immediately answers it. Very common in spoken explanation.
Example Sentences
为什么搬到新加坡?因为这样比较方便拿外国的钱。
为什么不开心?因为中国政府觉得:...
为什么呢?因为这是一个信号。
Hear It in Context
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