not knowing why it is so(bù zhī suǒ yǐ)

not knowing why it is so

I don't know why, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is B ù zh ī Su ǒ y ǐ, meaning don't understand why; refers to don't know why. It comes from the preface to purchasing Orchid Pavilion.

Notes on Idioms

To: the reason.

The origin of Idioms

Zhang Yanyuan's preface to purchasing Orchid Pavilion in the book of FA Shu Yao Lu in the Tang Dynasty: "I suddenly see the pursuit, and I don't know why."

Idiom usage

The verb object type is used as predicate and complement to describe a person who is surprised because he doesn't know the reason. Chapter 79 of the chronicles of the states of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty: "it's really full of ears and eyes. I can't cope with it. I'm so happy that I dance with my hands and feet with the two kings and ministers of the state of Lu. I don't know why." Lu Xun's Hua Gai Ji · Sui Hua: "he walks in a small bend, you walk in a big bend, he turns in the center of the circle, but you have to turn in the circle, sweating and finally don't know why. Naturally, it doesn't wait for a few turtles to know. Mimi suddenly picked up a pot cover and banged it with a bone chopstick, which made him feel at a loss and confused. Passing by by by Wang Anyi

Idiom usage

Synonyms: at a loss, know nothing, at a loss Antonyms: at a glance, discerning

Chinese PinYin : bù zhī suǒ yǐ