Definition
质询 is a formal verb used in official or political settings, especially when a legislative body demands an explanation from a government representative. It is stronger and more procedural than ordinary words like 问 or 询问. You'll encounter it in contexts like parliamentary inquiries or press conferences where officials are expected to give an account.
v.
to formally question (in a legislative or official setting)to interpellateto demand an explanation (from an authority)
Examples
- 质询。Dàibiǎo zài huìyì shàng jiù yùsuàn wèntí duì bùzhǎng tí chū le zhì xún.The representative raised an interpellation to the minister over budget issues at the meeting.
- 质询。Jìzhě jiù zhè cì shìjiàn xiàng fāyánrén zhì xún.The journalist questioned the spokesperson about this incident.
- 质询。Zhè cì zhì xún de duìxiàng shì jiàoyù zhèngcè de xiāngguān fùzérén.The subject of this inquiry was the person responsible for education policy.
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