讯问 (xùn wèn) — to interrogate (in a legal or official context); to question or inquire about (formally)
Definition
讯问 is a formal verb meaning to question or interrogate, typically used in legal or official settings (police, courts). It implies a more authoritative, official inquiry than casual 问.
verb
to interrogate (in a legal or official context)to question or inquire about (formally)
Examples
- 讯问。Jǐng chá zhèng zài xùn wèn fàn zuì xián yí rén.The police are interrogating the criminal suspect.
- 讯问。Fǎ guān duì zhèng rén jìn xíng le xùn wèn.The judge conducted an interrogation of the witness.
- 讯问。Tā xiàng wǒ xùn wèn le shì qing de jīng guò.He asked me about the details of the incident.
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