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质疑

zhìyí

Description

当我们对一件事不太相信的时候,会提出质疑,也就是问为什么、要求解释。

When we don't quite believe something, we raise 质疑, which means asking why and demanding an explanation.

这个词比较正式,常常用在讨论、新闻或者工作中。

This word is quite formal and is often used in discussions, news, or work contexts.

Meanings

质疑zhìyí

to question; to challenge; to doubt

很多人质疑这个消息是不是真的。

Many people doubt whether this news is true.

质疑zhìyí

a query; a doubt; a challenge

他对老师的回答提出了质疑。

He questioned the teacher's answer.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    质 (to question/verify) + 疑 (doubt), together meaning to raise doubts.

  • Nuance

    more formal than 怀疑; often means openly challenging rather than privately doubting.

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