English–Chinese

“ask about” in Chinese

Chinese

Also打听 (dǎ tīng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzī xún

Example

你可以咨询客服了解详情。nǐ ké yǐ zī xún kè fú liáo jiě xiáng qíng

You can ask customer service about the details.

Illustration for 咨询 (ask about)

How to say “ask about” in Chinese

“Ask about” in Chinese is 咨询 (zī xún).

A focused inquiry sent to a reliable source to clarify details or decide how to handle a matter.

Full entry for 咨询: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 咨询

如果不确定合同条款，最好咨询律师。rú guǒ bú què dìng hé tóng tiáo kuǎn zuì hǎo zī xún lǜ shī

If you are unsure about the contract terms, it is best to consult a lawyer.

Tips for using 咨询

  • In everyday service conversations, this verb suits questions about policies, applications, and procedures, while a casual question to a friend usually uses a simpler verb.

Other Chinese words for “ask about”

我去朋友那儿打听他的近况。wǒ qù péng yǒu nàr dǎ tīng tā de jìn kuàng

I went to a friend's place to ask how he was doing.

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