盘问 (pán wèn) — to interrogate; to cross-examine
Definition
盘问 (pánwèn) is a formal verb meaning to interrogate or question someone closely, often one person at a time. Implies a sustained, detailed questioning — typically by police or officials — more thorough than a simple 问.
verb
to interrogateto cross-examine
Examples
- 盘问。Jǐng chá pán wèn le tā sān gè xiǎo shí.The police interrogated him for three hours.
- 盘问。Lǎo shī xiáng xì pán wèn le nà ge xué shēng.The teacher questioned that student in detail.
- 盘问。Hǎi guān rén yuán pán wèn le nà ge huài rén.The customs officer interrogated that bad guy.
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