Definition
问讯 is a formal verb with two main senses: 'to inquire / ask for information' (often used in official or polite contexts) and 'to send one's regards to / greet someone' (a respectful way to convey greetings). It also has a specialized Buddhist meaning: 'to press the palms together as a salute' (合掌行礼). The word is more common in written or formal speech than in everyday conversation.
v.
to inquireto ask (for information)to send one's regards toto greet
Examples
- 问讯。Tā xiàng jǐngchá wèn xùn le qù huǒchēzhàn de lù.He asked the police for directions to the train station.
- 问讯。Qǐng dài wǒ wèn xùn nǐ de fùmǔ.Please send my regards to your parents.
- ，，问讯。Zài sìmiào lǐ, xìntúmen shuāngshǒu héshí, hùxiāng wèn xùn.In the temple, the devotees pressed their palms together and greeted each other.
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