发问 (fā wèn) — to ask a question; to inquire
Definition
发问 (fāwèn) is a more formal verb for 'to ask a question,' used in writing, lectures, or interviews rather than casual chat. Colloquial speech usually prefers 问.
verb
to ask a questionto inquire
Examples
- 发问。Tā zhàn qǐ lái xiàng lǎo shī fā wèn.He stood up and asked the teacher a question.
- 发问。Jì zhě zài xīn wén fā bù huì shàng lián xù fā wèn.The reporter kept asking questions at the press conference.
- ，发问。Qǐng dà jiā jī jí sī kǎo, yǒng yuè fā wèn.Please think actively and ask questions enthusiastically.
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