质问 (zhì wèn) — to question (sternly or accusingly), to interrogate, to call to account
Definition
A confrontational 'to question / call to account' that implies the asker already suspects wrongdoing. Sharper than 询问 (neutral 'inquire') and 提问 ('put a question to'); pairs with 质疑, which doubts a fact rather than presses a person.
verb
to question (sternly or accusingly)to interrogateto call to account
Examples
- 质问。Lǎo bǎn zhì wèn tā wèi shén me méi yǒu àn shí wán chéng gōng zuò.The boss questioned him accusingly about why he didn't finish the work on time.
- 质问，。Miàn duì jì zhě de zhì wèn, fā yán rén bǎo chí le chén mò.Faced with the reporters' questioning, the spokesperson remained silent.
- 质问。Tā zhì wèn wǒ wèi shén me méi yǒu tí qián tōng zhī tā.He questioned me sternly about why I hadn't notified him in advance.
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