闻讯 (wén xùn) — to learn of (news/event); upon hearing the news
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to learn of (news)' or 'upon hearing the news' — used almost exclusively in written news reports, not everyday speech. Typically followed by an action taken in response (赶, 赶到, 致电, etc.).
verb
to learn of (news/event)upon hearing the news
Examples
- 。Dāng dì jū mín wén xùn gǎn lái bāng máng.Local residents rushed over upon hearing the news to help.
- 。Tā wén xùn hòu lì kè gǎn dào yī yuàn.He immediately rushed to the hospital after hearing the news.
- 。Gè guó lǐng dǎo rén fēn fēn wén xùn zhì diàn wèi wèn.Leaders from various countries sent messages of condolence upon hearing the news.
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