The Chinese word 问 means “to ask” or “to inquire”. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as asking for directions, asking for someone’s opinion, or asking about someone’s well-being. The word can also be used as a noun to refer to a question or inquiry. In Chinese culture, asking questions is seen as a sign of respect and curiosity, and it is considered important to ask the right questions in order to gain knowledge and understanding.
Translation
Verb: to ask
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 你可以问老师这个问题 | nǐ kěyǐ wèn lǎoshī zhège wèntí | You can ask the teacher this question |
| 我想问你的意见 | wǒ xiǎng wèn nǐ de yìjiàn | I want to ask for your opinion |
| 你问过你的父母吗？ | nǐ wèn guò nǐ de fùmǔ ma? | Have you asked your parents? |
| 他经常问我问题 | tā jīngcháng wèn wǒ wèntí | He frequently asks me questions |
| 我不知道，你最好问一下专家 | wǒ bù zhīdào, nǐ zuì hǎo wèn yīxià zhuānjiā | I don’t know, you should ask an expert |
| 请问，这个地方怎么走？ | qǐngwèn, zhège dìfāng zěnme zǒu? | Excuse me, how do I get to this place? |
| 我们需要问顾客的意见 | wǒmen xūyào wèn gùkè de yìjiàn | We need to ask for the customers’ opinions |
| 他问我喜不喜欢这个礼物 | tā wèn wǒ xǐ bù xǐhuān zhège lǐwù | He asked me if I liked this gift |
HSK
问 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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