问 wèn

to ask; to inquire

HSK 16 strokesTrad. 問

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问 · 6 strokes

6 strokes

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Phonetic-semantic compound⿵门口

In this compound, the meaning comes from 口 (mouth); 门 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

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wèn tíquestion

qǐng wènExcuse me, may I ask...?

fǎng wènto visit; to call on (a person or place)

xún wènto inquire; to ask about

yí wènquestion

tí wènto question; to quiz; to grill

wèn juànquestionnaire

xué wènlearning; knowledge; scholarship

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