question closely; press for an answer
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to question closely; to press for an answer; to demand details
Implies persistent questioning to uncover the truth or specific details. Often used in contexts of investigation, journalism, or demanding accountability.
Jì记
zhě者
zhuī追
wèn问
nà那
jiàn件
shì事
de的
zhēn真
xiàng相
。
The reporter pressed for the truth about that matter.
Miàn面
duì对
lǎo老
shī师
de的
zhuī追
wèn问
，
tā他
shuō说
chū出
le了
shí实
qíng情
。
Faced with the teacher's persistent questioning, he told the truth.
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Jǐng警
fāng方
zhèng正
zài在
zhuī追
wèn问
xián嫌
yí疑
rén人
de的
xià下
luò落
。
The police are pressing for information on the suspect's whereabouts.
Jì既
rán然
tā他
yǐ已
jīng经
dào道
qiàn歉
le了
，
nǐ你
jiù就
bù不
yào要
zài再
zhuī追
wèn问
le了
。
Since he has already apologized, you don't need to press him further.
Mǔ母
qīn亲
zhuī追
wèn问
hái孩
zi子
wǎn晚
guī归
de的
yuán原
yīn因
。
The mother questioned her child closely about the reason for coming home late.