Chinese word

问讯处

Pronunciation

Pinyinwèn xùn chù

Meaning

  • nouninformation desk

Example

行李丢了，我去问讯处问一下。xíng lǐ diū le wǒ qù wèn xùn chù wèn yí xià

I lost my luggage, so I'll ask at the information desk.

Illustration for 问讯处 (information desk)

More examples

火车晚点了，我去问讯处打听下一班车。huǒ chē wán diǎn le wǒ qù wèn xùn chù dǎ tīng xià yì bān chē

The train was late, so I went to the information desk to ask about the next train.

Core concept

A staffed help point in a public facility that connects visitors with answers, directions, and recovered belongings.

Common phrases

  • 去问讯处qù wèn xùn chù

    go to the information desk

  • 在问讯处咨询zài wèn xùn chù zī xún

    ask at the information desk

  • 向问讯处问路xiàng wèn xùn chù wèn lù

    ask the information desk for directions

Similar words

信息台xìn xī tái: A desk at a station or public facility for maps, route advice, and questions.
咨询台zī xún tái: A service desk for advice about services and required procedures.
前台qián tái: A reception desk at an entrance for checking in visitors and giving directions.
售票处shòu piào chù: A ticket counter for buying tickets for travel or events.

Definition in Chinese

在公共设施内设置的问询服务点，专门处理来访者的咨询、指路、失物招领等事务。zài gōng gòng shè shī nèi shè zhì de wèn xún fú wù diǎn zhuān mén chú lǐ lái fáng zhě de zī xún zhǐ lù shī wù zhāo lǐng děng shì wù

Word origin

问 (wèn, "ask") + 讯 (xùn, "information") + 处 (chù, "place") combines to mean a place where visitors seek information and help.

Usage tips

  • The final syllable is chù with a falling tone, not chǔ, so the word ends with a clear fourth-tone sound.

Related words

  • 问讯wèn xùninquireverb
  • 问讯台wèn xùn táiinquiry desknoun
  • 问讯员wèn xùn yuáninformation clerknoun

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