意思
A polite way to ask for a reason or explanation.
文化背景
In Korean companies, asking 'Why?' directly to a superior can be seen as 'daedeulda' (talking back). Using '왜 그런가요?' or '혹시 어떤 이유 때문인지 여쭤봐도 될까요?' (May I ask for what reason?) is essential for maintaining professional relationships. The use of '-ㄴ가요' reflects a 'soft' interrogative style. It is often used by women or in service industries to sound more kind and approachable, though it is used by all genders in professional settings. In KakaoTalk or business emails, '왜 그런가요?' is much preferred over '왜요?'. '왜요?' can look very blunt and even angry in text form without emojis. Students are encouraged to use this phrase when questioning a teacher's explanation. It shows that the student is engaged and respectful of the teacher's knowledge while seeking more depth.
The 'Nunchi' Move
If you want to sound even more polite, add '혹시' (hoksi - by any chance) at the beginning: '혹시 왜 그런가요?'
Watch Your Face
Because this phrase is polite, your facial expression should match. A neutral or slightly curious face is best. A scowl will make it sound sarcastic.
意思
A polite way to ask for a reason or explanation.
The 'Nunchi' Move
If you want to sound even more polite, add '혹시' (hoksi - by any chance) at the beginning: '혹시 왜 그런가요?'
Watch Your Face
Because this phrase is polite, your facial expression should match. A neutral or slightly curious face is best. A scowl will make it sound sarcastic.
Softening with '이유'
Sometimes adding '이유가' (the reason) makes it even clearer: '이유가 왜 그런가요?' (What is the reason it's like that?)
Past Tense
If you are asking about something that already happened, use '왜 그랬나요?' (Why was it like that?)
自我测试
Choose the most appropriate and polite response to: '오늘 회의가 취소되었습니다.' (Today's meeting is canceled.)
A: 오늘 회의가 취소되었습니다. B: ________
'왜 그런가요?' is the correct polite form. '왜?' and '왜 그래?' are too casual, and '왜 그렇나요?' is grammatically incorrect.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of '그렇다' and the polite question ending '-ㄴ가요'.
갑자기 계획이 바뀌었는데, 왜 (____)?
The 'ㅎ' in '그렇다' drops when followed by '-ㄴ가요', resulting in '그런가요'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are asking your professor why your grade was lower than expected.
In a formal academic setting, '왜 그런가요?' is the most respectful way to ask for a reason.
Fill in the blank to make the dialogue natural and polite.
가: 저 오늘 좀 늦을 것 같아요. 나: 아, (____)? 무슨 일 있어요?
'왜 그런가요' fits perfectly as a polite, concerned inquiry in a standard social context.
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练习题库
4 练习A: 오늘 회의가 취소되었습니다. B: ________
'왜 그런가요?' is the correct polite form. '왜?' and '왜 그래?' are too casual, and '왜 그렇나요?' is grammatically incorrect.
갑자기 계획이 바뀌었는데, 왜 (____)?
The 'ㅎ' in '그렇다' drops when followed by '-ㄴ가요', resulting in '그런가요'.
Situation: You are asking your professor why your grade was lower than expected.
In a formal academic setting, '왜 그런가요?' is the most respectful way to ask for a reason.
가: 저 오늘 좀 늦을 것 같아요. 나: 아, (____)? 무슨 일 있어요?
'왜 그런가요' fits perfectly as a polite, concerned inquiry in a standard social context.
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常见问题
12 个问题Yes, significantly. '왜요?' is the bare minimum of politeness. '왜 그런가요?' shows a higher level of social awareness and education.
You can, but it might sound a bit formal or like you are keeping your distance. Use '왜 그래?' for close friends.
'왜 그런가요?' asks about a situation/reason. '왜 그러세요?' asks about the person's behavior (e.g., 'Why are you acting like that?' or 'What's wrong?').
It becomes '왜 그랬나요?'. The '그러하다' changes to '그랬다' before adding the ending.
Absolutely. It is a very standard and professional way to ask for clarification in written Korean.
This is the 'ㅎ-irregular' rule. When an adjective stem ending in 'ㅎ' meets a suffix starting with a vowel or 'ㄴ', the 'ㅎ' often drops.
It's better to use '어디 아프세요?' (Are you sick somewhere?) or '안색이 안 좋으신데 왜 그런가요?' (Your complexion isn't good; why is that?).
The '-ㄴ가요' ending is often perceived as 'soft', but it is gender-neutral in professional and standard polite contexts.
Use '왜 그렇습니까?'. This is the highest level of formal speech (Hapsyo-che).
That means 'Do you know why it's like that?'. It's a different structure but related in meaning.
Yes, constantly! Especially in office dramas or when a character is trying to be respectful to a love interest's parents.
'어째서' is more like 'How come?' and is slightly more emphatic than '왜'.
相关表达
왜 그래요?
similarWhy is it so? / What's wrong?
왜 그렇습니까?
formalWhy is that so? (Very formal)
어째서인가요?
synonymHow come? / For what reason?
무슨 일인가요?
similarWhat is going on?
이유가 뭐예요?
builds onWhat is the reason?
어쩌다가 그렇게 됐나요?
specialized formHow did it end up like that?
