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HSK
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to inquire

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xun2wen4 xúnwèn

Meaning


Primary

to inquire

Alternatives

inquire, inquired, inquires, inquiring, ask, to ask

Mnemonic


询问 To inquire about something is specifically 询 to inquire about it by 问 asking many questions to get more information.

Usage


他们 正在 询问 顾客 需求。

They are inquiring about the customers' needs.

他 询问 了 我 的 工作。

He inquired about my job.

询问 对方 的 电话 号码。

Inquire about the other party's phone number.

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