How to say “why bother” in Chinese with 何必 (hébì)
何必 (hébì) + Verb Phrase (rhetorical, unnecessary)
何必 (hé bì) — why bother
何必 (hébì) + Verb Phrase (rhetorical, unnecessary)
HSK 6Adverbs何必 (hé bì) — why bother
Rule structure
何必 (hébì) is a rhetorical question adverb meaning "why bother, there's no need". It implies that the action is unnecessary or excessive.
Rule structure
何必 (hébì) is a rhetorical question adverb meaning "why bother, there's no need". It implies that the action is unnecessary or excessive.
Examples
何必这么客气？
Hébì zhème kèqi?
Why be so polite?
Examples
何必这么客气？
Hébì zhème kèqi?
Why be so polite?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “why bother” in Chinese with 何必?
Use the structure: 何必 (hébì) + Verb Phrase (rhetorical, unnecessary). For example: 何必这么客气？ — “Why be so polite?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
何必这么客气？ — “Why be so polite?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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