Definition
质疑 means 'to question or call into doubt' the truth or validity of something, often in a formal or intellectual context. It is stronger than 怀疑 (to doubt, suspect) and implies actively challenging a claim, not just feeling uncertain. Unlike 质问 (to interrogate accusingly), 质疑 is neutral and focused on evidence or logic.
verb
to questionto call into doubt (the truth or validity of something)
Easily confused
- 执意zhí yìsound-alikedetermined to, insisting on
Examples
- 质疑。Hěn duō rén duì zhè xiàng yánjiū de jiélùn tíchū zhì yí.Many people questioned the conclusions of this study.
- 质疑。Tā de nénglì cóngwèi bèi zhì yí guò.His ability has never been questioned.
- 质疑。zhì yí quánwēi shì kēxué jìnbù de dònglì zhī yī.Questioning authority is one of the driving forces of scientific progress.
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