问讯

問訊

wènxùn

noun #13,105

Meanings

1 interrogation
2 inquiry
3 greeting

Characters

to ask; to inquire

to interrogate; message

Examples

HSK 7-9

嫌疑人被带到审讯室接受问讯。

Xiányírén bèi dàidào shěnxùn shì jiēshòu wènxùn.

The suspect was taken to the interrogation room for questioning.

Tips

usage

问讯 has two distinct uses: as a legal/police term meaning 'interrogation', and as a Buddhist greeting (a bow with palms together). Context determines the meaning.

Stroke Order

问 wèn

讯 xùn