Definition
问问 is the reduplicated form (AA) of the verb 问 (wèn, 'to ask'). Reduplication in Chinese verbs often indicates a casual, tentative, or brief action — 问问 means 'to ask (a bit)', 'to have a quick chat', or 'to inquire lightly'. It is not as strong as 提问 or 质问. You can use it when suggesting a quick question or when trying to find something out in a polite, friendly tone.
r.f.
to ask casuallyto inquire briefly(in informal suggestions) to ask about something
Examples
- 问问。Wǒ xiǎng wèn wèn tā jǐ gè wèntí.I want to ask him a few questions.
- 问问。Nǐ qù wèn wèn yǒu méiyǒu piányi de fángjiān.Go ask if there are any cheap rooms.
- 问问。Wǒ wèn wèn yíxià lù.I'll quickly ask for directions.
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