Definition
讯问 is a formal verb primarily used in legal or official contexts, meaning 'to interrogate' — especially by police, prosecutors, or courts. It can also mean 'to inquire about' something in a formal manner, but it is not used for casual asking. The 'correspondence' sense in the raw gloss is likely a confusion with 通讯 (communication); stick to the interrogation / formal inquiry meanings.
v.
to interrogate (in a legal or official context)to question or inquire about (formally)
Examples
- 讯问。Jǐngchá zhèngzài xùn wèn fànzuì xiányírén.The police are interrogating the criminal suspect.
- 讯问。Fǎguān duì zhèngrén jìnxíng le xùn wèn.The judge conducted an interrogation of the witness.
- 讯问。Tā xiàng wǒ xùn wèn le shìqíng de jīngguò.He asked me about the details of the incident.
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