莫非

HSK 7-9

mòfēi

would it be that...?; unless... (rhetorical question; surprise)

could it be

他莫非是说谎了吗？

tā mòfēi shì shuōhuǎng le ma ?

Could he be telling the truth?

她莫非知道答案吗？

tā mòfēi zhīdào dá'àn ma ？

Could she know the answer?