Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
問
wèn
Description
“问”的意思是问问题，或者想知道一件事的时候去请别人回答。
The meaning of “問” is to ask a question or to seek an answer from someone when you want to know something.
我们不懂的时候，可以问老师或者朋友。
When we don't understand, we can ask the teacher or friends.
Meanings
问wèn
to ask a question
我想问你一个问题。
I want to ask you a question.
问wèn
to ask after; to give regards
请代我问你妈妈好。
Please say hello to your mother for me.
问wèn
to inquire into; to ask about
这件事你要问清楚。
You need to ask clearly about this matter.
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Notes
- Nuance
问 is the basic verb; 请问 adds politeness when asking strangers.
- Etymology
originally combines 门 (gate, phonetic) with 口 (mouth), suggesting speech.
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