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问津
wèn jīn
Description
问津指向别人询问方法、消息或解决问题的办法。现代汉语中，它常出现在“无人问津”里，表示没有人关心或注意。
问津 means to ask others for methods, information, or solutions. In modern Chinese, it often appears in the phrase “无人问津,” meaning no one cares or pays attention.
Meanings
问津wèn jīn
Ask about something or seek advice about how to proceed
他向老师问津
He asked the teacher for guidance.
问津wèn jīn
Show interest in or pay attention to something
这本书无人问津
No one showed interest in this book.
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Notes
- Register
Literary and uncommon alone; most often appears in 无人问津.
- Etymology
津 originally meant a ferry crossing; 问津 means asking how to cross.
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