问及 (wèn jí) — to ask about, to mention (in speech or writing)

Definition

问及 (wèn jí) is a formal, written-style verb meaning 'to bring up or ask about' a topic, stronger in tone than the everyday 问. It implies the topic was raised deliberately in speech or writing.

verb
to ask aboutto mention (in speech or writing)

Examples

  • 问及
    Zài cǎi fǎng zhōng, jì zhě wèn jí le tā de tóng nián jīng lì.
    During the interview, the reporter asked about his childhood experiences.
  • 问及
    Zhè ge wèn tí, méi yǒu rén gǎn zhǔ dòng wèn jí.
    No one dared to bring up this issue voluntarily.
  • 问及
    Tā zài xìn zhōng wèn jí le wǒ de jìn kuàng.
    In his letter, he asked about my recent situation.

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