问问

問問

wènwen

verb #1,802

Meanings

1 to ask (casually)
2 to inquire

Characters

Examples

HSK 1

我去问问他知不知道。

Wǒ qù wènwen tā zhī bù zhīdào.

Let me go ask him if he knows.

HSK 6

问问你妈妈同不同意。

Wènwen nǐ māmā tóng bù tóngyì.

Ask your mom whether she agrees.

HSK 7-9

你可以问问前台。

Nǐ kěyǐ wènwen qiántái.

You can ask the front desk.

Tips

grammar

Repeating a verb (问问, 看看, 想想) softens the tone and makes it sound more casual or tentative. It's like saying 'just ask' or 'go ahead and ask'.

Stroke Order

问 wèn