过问

過問

guòwèn

verb #16,198

Meanings

1 to show an interest in
2 to get involved with
3 to concern oneself with

Characters

to pass; to cross

to ask; to inquire

Examples

这件事不需要你来过问。

Zhè jiàn shì bù xūyào nǐ lái guòwèn.

You don't need to concern yourself with this matter.

他从来不过问家里的事。

Tā cónglái bù guòwèn jiā lǐ de shì.

He never concerns himself with family affairs.

Tips

usage

Often used in the negative (不过问) to indicate someone doesn't bother getting involved. Carries a slightly formal tone compared to the colloquial 管 (guǎn).

Stroke Order

过 guò

问 wèn