何出此言

héchūcǐyán
phrase

Meanings

  1. 1 why do you say such a thing?
  2. 2 where do these words come from?
  3. 3 what makes you say that?

Examples

HSK 7-9
Nǐ héchūcǐyán? Wǒ cóngwèi huáiyí guò nǐ.
Why do you say such a thing? I have never doubted you.
HSK 7-9
Xiānsheng héchūcǐyán, ràng zàixià bùjiě.
Sir, why do you say such a thing? I am at a loss.

Tips

register
何出此言 is a literary, slightly formal way to ask 为什么这么说 (why say that). Common in period dramas, formal conversation, or written rebuttals - sounds stilted in casual speech.
usage
Often signals surprise or disagreement before asking for justification. Compare with the blunter 你怎么这么说.

Stroke Order

chū
yán