Definition
提问 (tí wèn) is the neutral, everyday verb for 'to ask a question' in classroom or discussion settings. It contrasts with 询问 (xún wèn, formal inquiry), 质疑 (zhì yí, to question validity), 质问 (zhì wèn, to interrogate accusingly), and 反问 (fǎn wèn, to ask a rhetorical question). Use 提问 when you simply want to raise a question.
verb
to ask a questionto put a question to someone
Easily confused
- 体温tǐ wēnsound-alikebody temperature
Examples
- ，提问。Zài kètáng shàng, xuéshēng kěyǐ tí wèn.In class, students can ask questions.
- 提问。Wǒ xiǎng tí wèn yí gè wèntí.I want to ask a question.
- ，提问。Tǎolùn de shíhou, dàjiā kěyǐ tí wèn.During the discussion, everyone can ask questions.
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