Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
訊
xùn
Description
“訊”这个字的意思是问，特别是很仔细地问别人问题。
The character “訊” means to ask, especially to ask someone questions carefully.
我们常常看到“审讯”和“讯问”这样的词，多用在法律或者正式的场合。
We often see words like “审讯” and “讯问,” which are mostly used in legal or formal contexts.
Meanings
讯问xùnwèn
to question or interrogate someone
警察正在讯问那个人。
The police are questioning that man.
讯xùn
news; message; information
我等了很久才收到他的音讯。
I waited a long time before hearing from him.
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Notes
- Etymology
combines 言 (speech) with 卂, showing its meaning of asking or inquiring.
- Nuance
讯 is formal or written; use 问 for everyday spoken questions.
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