责问

責問

zéwèn

verb #36,039

Meanings

1 to demand an explanation
2 to question reproachfully
3 to call to account

Characters

to blame, hold responsible

Examples

记者责问官员的失职行为。

Jìzhě zéwèn guānyuán de shīzhí xíngwéi.

The reporter demanded an explanation for the officials' dereliction of duty.

妈妈责问他为什么这么晚回家。

Māma zéwèn tā wèishéme zhème wǎn huí jiā.

Mom demanded to know why he came home so late.

Tips

usage

责问 carries an accusatory tone — the questioner believes the other party did something wrong. Compare neutral 询问 (inquire) and milder 追问 (press for an answer).

Stroke Order

责 zé

问 wèn