讯问

訊問

xùnwèn

verb #10,293

Meanings

1 to interrogate
2 to question (formally)

Characters

to interrogate; news

Examples

HSK 7-9

警察正在讯问嫌疑人。

Jǐngchá zhèngzài xùnwèn xiányírén.

The police are interrogating the suspect.

HSK 7-9

法官开始讯问证人。

Fǎguān kāishǐ xùnwèn zhèngrén.

The judge began questioning the witness.

Tips

usage

讯问 is formal and legal - used for police or judicial interrogation. For casual asking, use 问 or 询问.

Stroke Order

讯 xùn

问 wèn