question reproachfully; demand an explanation
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to question in a reproachful or accusing tone; to demand an explanation with blame
Often implies confrontation or holding someone accountable for a mistake or wrongdoing. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though the tone is typically serious.
Fù父
qin亲
lì厉
shēng声
zé责
wèn问
tā他
wèi为
shén什
me么
wǎn晚
guī归
。
His father demanded sternly why he had come home late.
Miàn面
duì对
méi媒
tǐ体
de的
zé责
wèn问
，
tā他
wú无
yán言
yǐ以
duì对
。
Facing the media's reproachful questioning, he was speechless.
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Tā她
zé责
wèn问
tā他
wèi为
shén什
me么
méi没
yǒu有
zūn遵
shǒu守
chéng承
nuò诺
。
She demanded to know why he hadn't kept his promise.
Shòu受
dào到
rú如
cǐ此
yán严
lì厉
de的
zé责
wèn问
，
tā他
dī低
xià下
le了
tóu头
。
Receiving such severe questioning, he hung his head.