English–Chinese
“ask back” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfǎn wèn
Example
老师问他，他就反问为什么只有我没做。lǎo shī wèn tā tā jiù fǎn wèn wèi shén me zhí yǒu wǒ méi zuò
When the teacher asks him, he asks back why he is the only one who did not do it.
How to say “ask back” in Chinese
“Ask back” in Chinese is 反问 (fǎn wèn).
A question turned back toward the speaker to expose a weak point or add force without seeking a real answer.
Example sentences with 反问
法官问细节时，被告当庭反问法官：'证据在哪里？'fǎ guān wèn xì jié shí bèi gào dāng tíng fǎn wèn fǎ guān zhèng jù zài ná lǐ
When the judge asks about the details in court, the defendant asks the judge in return, "Where is the evidence?"
Tips for using 反问
- In conversation, an ask-back question can sound challenging rather than curious, so tone and context help distinguish it from a genuine request for information.