询问

xún wèn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to inquire

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 回答 huí dá 回答 huí dá to reply; to answer 询问的反义词: to reply; to answer

Register variants

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• 问 wèn 问 wèn to ask; to inquire 问是询问的口语形式: to ask; to inquire

Related words

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• 咨询 zī xún 咨询 zī xún to consult 正式场合下用咨询: to consult

Usage notes

Formality

询问 is slightly formal; in casual speech, use 问 or 打听 instead.

Example Sentences

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法官 询问 了被告一些问题。

The judge asked the defendant some questions.

请问，我可以 询问 一下您的意见吗？

Excuse me, may I ask for your opinion?

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Words Containing 询问

• 询问台 询问台 xún wèn tái: information desk

Child Words of 询问

• 问 问 wèn: to ask; to inquire
• 询 询 xún: to ask about