question; challenge; doubt
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to question; to challenge; to express doubt
formalOften used in formal or academic contexts to express skepticism or a critical examination of an idea, claim, or fact. Implies a reasoned or thoughtful challenge rather than simple disbelief.
Tā他
gōng公
kāi开
zhì质
yí疑
gāi该
lǐ理
lùn论
de的
hé合
lǐ理
xìng性
。
He publicly questioned the rationality of the theory.
Duì对
yú于
zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
de的
zhēn真
shí实
xìng性
，
rén人
men们
kāi开
shǐ始
tí提
chū出
zhì质
yí疑
。
People are beginning to raise doubts about the authenticity of this report.
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Jì记
zhě者
zài在
huì会
shàng上
duō多
cì次
zhì质
yí疑
zhèng政
fǔ府
guān官
yuán员
。
The journalist repeatedly challenged government officials at the press conference.
Tā他
de的
quán权
wēi威
bù不
róng容
zhì质
yí疑
。
His authority is beyond question.
Zhì质
yí疑
wèn问
nàn难
shì是
xué学
shù术
yán研
tǎo讨
de的
zhòng重
yào要
huán环
jié节
。
Raising questions and objections is an important part of academic discussion.