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。
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。
Meanings
讯问xùnwèn
to question or interrogate someone
警察正在讯问那个人。
讯xùn
news; message; information
我等了很久才收到他的音讯。
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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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