Definition
闻讯 is a formal/literary verb phrase meaning 'to learn of (news/event)'. It often appears in constructions like 闻讯赶来 ('rush over after hearing the news') or 闻讯后 ('after hearing the news'). It is more concise and elevated than everyday expressions like 听到消息.
v.p.
to learn of (news/event)upon hearing the news
Examples
- 。Dāngdì jūmín wén xùn gǎn lái bāngmáng.Local residents rushed over upon hearing the news to help.
- 。Tā wén xùn hòu lìkè gǎn dào yīyuàn.He immediately rushed to the hospital after hearing the news.
- 。Gè guó lǐngdǎo rén fēnfēn wén xùn zhì diàn wèiwèn.Leaders from various countries sent messages of condolence upon hearing the news.
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