问
ask; inquire; question; intervene
Meanings
6 senses · 26 examplesverb
to ask for information; to inquire
Most common basic usage of the character, used in daily conversations and formal settings alike.
Ask the teacher if you don't understand, don't be shy.
This information desk can help you find your way.
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His answer was completely off-topic and did not address the question.
I want to ask what today's homework is.
The tourists are asking the tour guide about the opening hours of the scenic spot.
verb
to greet; to send regards
formalUsed to express care or polite greetings towards others.
During the Spring Festival, everyone greets each other.
He called specially to send regards to his sick friend.
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The teacher extended warm greetings to the students.
Before going abroad, I sent a message to my parents to check in on them.
The sympathy delegation visited the disaster victims in the affected area.
verb
to interrogate; to try a case
formalFormal legal or official usage, used when questioning suspects or investigating matters.
The police are interrogating the criminal suspect.
The court is handling the interrogation work for this case.
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The ringleaders must be severely punished, and the accomplices will not be prosecuted.
The disciplinary inspection department is investigating the details of this fund embezzlement.
The judge carefully cross-examined the witness in court.
verb
to take care of; to interfere
informalUsed in negative or restrictive contexts to indicate not interfering in something.
This is their family matter, we should not interfere.
He has always been indifferent and does not bother with other people's business.
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I can't ignore this matter, I need to intervene and check on it.
The school will not interfere with students' personal lives.
He is too lazy to get involved in the conflicts between colleagues.
preposition
to ask (someone) for something
informalUsed to introduce the person or source from whom one is requesting or borrowing something.
I borrowed a pen from him.
You can ask the waiter for a glass of water.
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I borrowed an umbrella from my neighbor.
He asked his classmate for a piece of scrap paper.
You should ask the landlord for the keys.
noun
a surname
Rarely used as a surname in modern China.
This is Mr. Wen, from Shanghai.