提问

tí wèn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to question; to quiz; to grill

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 回答 huí dá 回答 huí dá to reply; to answer 回答 means 'to answer', the opposite of questioning.: to reply; to answer

Related words

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• 质问 zhì wèn 质问 zhì wèn to question 质问 means 'to interrogate' or 'to question closely', a more intense form of questioning.: to question

Synonyms

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• 问 wèn 问 wèn to ask; to inquire Both mean 'to ask', but 提问 is more formal and often used for asking questions in a structured setting.: to ask; to inquire
• 询问 xún wèn 询问 xún wèn to inquire 询问 is a more formal synonym, often used for inquiries.: to inquire

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 提问 for asking about well-being (e.g., 'ask how someone is'). Use 问 instead.

Formality

提问 is formal; used for asking questions in official or educational settings. For casual 'ask', use 问.

Example Sentences

2 shown

老师 提问 了我。

The teacher questioned me.

提问 ！

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 2192708)

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Child Words of 提问

• 问 问 wèn: to ask; to inquire
• 提 提 tí: to carry (hanging down from the hand)