征询

徵詢

zhēngxún

verb #25,381

Meanings

1 to solicit opinions
2 to consult
3 to seek input
4 to canvas views

Characters

to seek; to solicit; to levy

to inquire; to ask for information

Examples

政府就新政策向公众征询意见。

Zhèngfǔ jiù xīn zhèngcè xiàng gōngzhòng zhēngxún yìjiàn.

The government solicited public opinions on the new policy.

她在做决定前征询了专家的建议。

Tā zài zuò juédìng qián zhēngxún le zhuānjiā de jiànyì.

She consulted experts for advice before making a decision.

我想征询您的意见，这个方案是否可行？

Wǒ xiǎng zhēngxún nín de yìjiàn, zhège fāng'àn shìfǒu kěxíng?

I would like to seek your opinion — is this plan feasible?

Tips

usage

征询 is a formal term used especially in administrative and official contexts, often in the phrase 征询意见 (zhēngxún yìjiàn, to solicit opinions). Less formal alternatives include 询问 (xúnwèn) and 请教 (qǐngjiào).

Stroke Order

征 zhēng

询 xún