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C1 · Grammar reference

Expressing "could it be possible that" with "mofei"

莫非 (mòfēi) is generally used at the start of the second clause of sentence. This grammar pattern can express doubt or make a guess It can also be used to ask a rhetorical question, similar to 难道 (nándào).

Structure

Fact, + 莫非 + conjecture + (不成)?

Subject + 莫非 + rhetorical question

莫非 + Subject + rhetorical question

Keywords
莫非 · 非
Used for
Asking rhetorical questions
Classification
Sentence patterns

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