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

HSK 2

妈妈责问他为什么这么晚回家。

Māma zéwèn tā wèishénme zhème wǎn huí jiā.

Mom demanded to know why he came home so late.

HSK 7-9

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.

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