Definition
何妨 is a literary adverb used to make a polite suggestion or rhetorical question, equivalent to 'why not' or 'might as well' in English. It often appears at the beginning of a clause, followed by a verb phrase, and carries a gentle, encouraging tone. You'll encounter it in formal writing or elevated speech.
adv.
(adv.) why notmight as well (used to make a polite suggestion or rhetorical question)
Examples
- 何妨?hé shì shì kàn?Why not give it a try?
- ,何妨?Jìrán yǒu shíjiān, hé yìqǐ qù?Since we have time, why not go together?
- 何妨?Zhège wèntí hé huàn gè jiǎodù sīkǎo?Why not think about this problem from another angle?
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