问
wèn
Meaning
- to ask; to inquire
Definition
询问，提问。
to ask; to inquire.
Usage
用于提出问题、寻求信息，也可表示问候或追究。
Used to ask questions, seek information, or express greetings or inquiries.
Examples
- 1 我问你一个问题。 (I ask you a question.)
- 2 他问路。 (He asks for directions.)
- 3 请问你叫什么名字？ (May I ask your name?)
- 4 别问太多。 (Don't ask too many questions.)
- 5 她向老师问好。 (She greets the teacher.)
- 6 警察在问案。 (The police are interrogating the case.)
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