咨询

咨詢

zīxún

verb HSK 6 #3,698

Meanings

1 to consult; to seek advice
2 consultation; advisory

Characters

to consult; to inquire

to inquire; to ask

To inquire and ask — seeking professional advice or consultation.

Examples

你可以打电话咨询一下。

Nǐ kěyǐ dǎdiànhuà zīxún yīxià.

You can call to inquire.

她在一家咨询公司工作。

Tā zài yījiā zīxún gōngsī gōngzuò.

She works at a consulting firm.

免费咨询热线已经开通了。

Miǎnfèi zīxún rèxiàn yǐjīng kāitōng le.

The free consultation hotline is now open.

详情请咨询前台。

Xiángqíng qǐng zīxún qiántái.

For details, please inquire at the front desk.

Tips

usage

咨询 is used for professional/formal inquiries: 法律咨询 (legal consultation), 心理咨询 (psychological counseling), 咨询公司 (consulting firm). For casual questions, just use 问 (wèn).

Stroke Order

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