过问

guò wèn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to show an interest in
2. to get involved with

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 插手 chā shǒu 插手 chā shǒu to get involved in to get involved with: to get involved in
• 介入 jiè rù 介入 jiè rù to intervene; to get involved to get involved with: to intervene; to get involved

Usage notes

Collocations

过问 is often used with abstract objects like 事情 or 情况, not with concrete things.

Formality

Often carries a slightly formal tone, implying a right or duty to inquire or intervene.

Example Sentences

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这是我的私事，请你不要 过问 。

This is my personal matter, please don't ask about it.

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Child Words of 过问

• 问 问 wèn: to ask; to inquire
• 过 过 guò: to cross
• 过 过 guo: (experienced action marker)