Chinese word

提问

Pronunciation

Pinyintí wèn

Meaning

  • verbask a question

Example

请随时提问。qǐng suí shí tí wèn

Please feel free to ask questions at any time.

Illustration for 提问 (ask a question)

More examples

学生在课堂上提问。xué shēng zài kè táng shàng tí wèn

Students ask questions in class.

Core concept

Bring an uncertain point before another person and seek a response.

Common phrases

  • 提问环节tí wèn huán jié

    Q&A session

  • 提问者tí wèn zhě

    questioner

  • 自由提问zì yóu tí wèn

    ask questions freely

Similar words

问wèn: Ask for an answer by directing a question to someone.

Definition in Chinese

向他人询问以获取信息、澄清疑点或交流想法的行为或动作。xiàng tā rén xún wèn yǐ huò qǔ xìn xī chéng qīng yí diǎn huò jiāo liú xiáng fǎ de xíng wéi huò dòng zuò

Word origin

提 (tí, "raise") + 问 (wèn, "ask") combines the ideas of putting something forward and asking about it.

Usage tips

  • This verb describes asking in speech or writing, including messages, questionnaires, and online discussions, so it is not limited to face-to-face conversation.

Other meanings

  • inquireverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 提问者tí wèn zhěquestionernoun

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