shout a question at; question sternly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to shout a question at; to question loudly and sternly
formalConveys a confrontational, authoritative, or accusatory tone, often used in formal, military, or law enforcement contexts.
yán严
cí词
hè喝
wèn问
to question sternly with harsh words
Tā他
dà大
shēng声
hè喝
wèn问
nà那
gè个
mò陌
shēng生
rén人
shì是
shuí谁
。
He shouted a question at the stranger, asking who he was.
Show 2 more examplesShow fewer examples
Jiāng将
jūn军
hè喝
wèn问
shì士
bīng兵
wèi为
hé何
chí迟
dào到
。
The general demanded to know why the soldier was late.
Jǐng警
chá察
hè喝
wèn问
xián嫌
yí疑
fàn犯
de的
zuò作
àn案
dòng动
jī机
。
The police officer interrogated the suspect, demanding to know his motive.