Definition
诘问 means 'to interrogate or question closely' — it is a formal, literary verb used when someone is pressed for an answer in a stern or demanding way. Unlike the everyday 问, 诘问 carries a strong tone of cross-examination or rebuke, often in legal, political, or dramatic contexts. You will encounter it in written news, historical texts, or courtroom rhetoric, not casual conversation.
v.
to interrogateto question closely (formal/literary)
Examples
- 诘问。Fǎguān yánlì jí bèigào de dòngjī.The judge sternly interrogated the defendant's motive.
- 诘问，。Jìzhě bùduàn jí, ràng fāyánrén yǒuxiē gāngà.The reporter kept pressing with questions, making the spokesperson somewhat embarrassed.
- 诘问，。Miàn duì jí, tā chénmò bù yǔ.Faced with the close questioning, he remained silent.
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