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Rhetorical Question Marker 难道

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ID: QW0131 Intermediate
Today have we got a show for lovers of rhetorical questions or what? Learn how to set up a rhetorical question in Chinese using the structure 难道......吗?(nándào... ma). After listening to today's show, your ability to dish out sass in Chinese will increase tenfold. Enjoy!
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难道你不知道吗?
nándào nǐ bù zhīdào ma ?
Don't tell me you don't know.
难道你不知道Chinesepod吗?
nándào nǐ bù zhīdào Chinesepod ma ?
What, you don't know what Chinesepod is?
难道我是白痴吗?
nándào wǒ shì báichī ma ?
What, am I an idiot?
难道你没有时间?
nándào nǐ méiyǒu shíjiān ?
Don't tell me you don't have any time.
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