意思
A short question asking for the reason or cause of something.
文化背景
The 'Yo' ending is a hallmark of the Seoul dialect and modern politeness. Using it correctly shows you respect the social harmony (Inhwa). In dramas, characters often use a sharp '왜요!' to show defiance against an unfair boss or a meddling parent. It's a tool for emotional expression. In traditional companies, even '왜요?' might be seen as too direct. Employees often use '어떤 이유 때문인지 여쭤봐도 되겠습니까?' to be extremely cautious. On platforms like Instagram or KakaoTalk, '왜요' is often shortened to '왜여' or '왜용' to appear friendly and less 'dry'.
The 'Yo' Rule
If you are ever in doubt, add '요'. It's the safest way to speak to anyone in Korea.
Don't be too blunt
Asking '왜요?' repeatedly can sound like an interrogation. Mix it up with '아, 그렇군요' (Ah, I see).
意思
A short question asking for the reason or cause of something.
The 'Yo' Rule
If you are ever in doubt, add '요'. It's the safest way to speak to anyone in Korea.
Don't be too blunt
Asking '왜요?' repeatedly can sound like an interrogation. Mix it up with '아, 그렇군요' (Ah, I see).
Intonation is Key
A rising pitch at the end makes it a question. A flat pitch can make it sound like a challenge.
自我测试
Choose the most appropriate response to a coworker calling your name: '지민 씨!'
지민 씨! (Jimin!)
'왜요?' is the standard polite response for a coworker. '왜?' is too casual, '뭐?' is rude, and '왜입니까?' is too stiff.
Complete the dialogue politely.
가: 오늘 파티에 안 가요. 나: (____)? 재미있을 거예요!
The speaker is asking for a reason in a polite conversation.
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
1. 왜? 2. 왜요? 3. 왜 그러십니까?
Matches the hierarchy: Informal -> Polite -> Very Formal.
Fill in the blank with the most natural expression.
가: 저기요, 이거 떨어뜨리셨어요. 나: 아, 네! (____)?
Trick question! While '왜요?' is polite, 'Thank you' is more natural when someone returns a dropped item. However, if you didn't realize you dropped it, you might say '왜요?' first.
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4 练习지민 씨! (Jimin!)
'왜요?' is the standard polite response for a coworker. '왜?' is too casual, '뭐?' is rude, and '왜입니까?' is too stiff.
가: 오늘 파티에 안 가요. 나: (____)? 재미있을 거예요!
The speaker is asking for a reason in a polite conversation.
1. 왜? 2. 왜요? 3. 왜 그러십니까?
Matches the hierarchy: Informal -> Polite -> Very Formal.
가: 저기요, 이거 떨어뜨리셨어요. 나: 아, 네! (____)?
Trick question! While '왜요?' is polite, 'Thank you' is more natural when someone returns a dropped item. However, if you didn't realize you dropped it, you might say '왜요?' first.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题No, it is the standard polite way to ask 'Why'. However, to much older people, '왜 그러세요?' is softer.
No, in formal writing, you should use '왜냐하면' or '그 이유는...'. '왜요' is primarily for spoken conversation.
'왜' is for friends (informal), '왜요' is for everyone else (polite).
You can say '왜 안 돼요?' (Why is it not okay?) or '왜요? (with a confused face)'.
相关表达
어째서요?
similarHow come? / Why is that?
무슨 일이에요?
similarWhat's going on? / What's the matter?
왜냐하면
builds onBecause...
그러게요
contrastI know, right? / Tell me about it.
