Why do you think so vs Why are you think so

The correct phrase is "why do you think so." The use of the auxiliary verb "do" is necessary in this context to form a question in the present simple tense. "Why are you think so" is incorrect because the verb "think" should be in the base form after the auxiliary verb "are."

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Why do you think so

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone for the reasons behind their thoughts or opinions.

Examples:

Why do you think so? Can you explain your reasoning?
I don't understand your point. Why do you think so?
Why do you think so negatively about the situation?
Why do you think so highly of that movie?
Why do you think so differently from everyone else?

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Why are you think so

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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Are you think they're involved?
And guess what? I think a smart bloke like you thinks so, too.
If you think so, this conversation is finished.
I'm glad you think so.
He really must be if you think so.
I'm pleased you think so, Miss Fanshaw.
I'm glad you think so.
I'm glad you think so.
If you think so, you have a great imagination.
Do you think so little of me...
I'm flattered you think so highly of me.
I'm sure you think so.
I'm sure you think so, but...
If you think so, see me.
I'm glad you think so too.
I've very glad you think so.
I'm sorry if you think so.
If you think so, you'd better hightail it.
I'm sure you think so.
The sorrow that delivers us thus changed makes you think so.

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Why do you think so vs Why are you think so