咨询

zī xún

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to consult
2. to seek advice
3. consultation
4. (sales) inquiry (formal)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 回答 huí dá 回答 huí dá to reply; to answer reply instead of asking: to reply; to answer

Synonyms

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• 请教 qǐng jiào 请教 qǐng jiào to ask for guidance consult a superior or expert: to ask for guidance
• 查询 chá xún 查询 chá xún to check inquire for information (e.g., price, schedule): to check

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 咨询 for casual everyday questions like asking for directions. Use 问 instead.

Formality

咨询 is a formal term typically used in professional or official settings such as consulting a lawyer or expert.

Example Sentences

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我需要 咨询 一位律师。

I need to consult a lawyer.

这个机构提供免费 咨询 。

This organization provides free consultation.

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Words Containing 咨询

• 国际电报电话咨询委员会 国际电报电话咨询委员会 guó jì diàn bào diàn huà zī xún wěi yuán huì: International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT)

Child Words of 咨询

• 咨 咨 zī: to consult
• 询 询 xún: to ask about