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讯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
讯xùnto questionHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùnto askHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùnto interrogateHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùnrapidHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùnspeedyHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùnfastHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùnnewsHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
讯xùninformationHSK 4, ng, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #6858, Hard
xùn(xun4) T4
  1. 1to question
  2. 2to ask
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March 24, 2026
讯(訊)xùn(xun4)

The character 讯 (xùn) primarily means 'news' or 'information,' often used in contexts relating to communication or inquiry. It can also imply speed or rapidity, particularly in the context of how quickly information is conveyed or sought. This word is commonly found in formal and written Chinese, such as in newspapers and reports.

Strokes5Radical讠Frequency#6858DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of rapid information exchange is vital, especially in the context of business and news. The rapid dissemination of information is seen as a sign of efficiency and modernity, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life in China today.

Memory Tip

Imagine a swift messenger carrying important news. The character 讯 has a component that resembles a person (亻) asking questions or delivering messages rapidly, representing both the act of questioning and the flow of information. Visualize this messenger racing to share urgent news to remember the character's meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 讯

xùn(xun4)
1to question
2to ask
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About 讯

讯Simplified
訊Traditional
5Strokes
讠Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#6858Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4

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AI Study Notes for 讯

Quick Contrast

消息 (xiāo xī) vs 讯 (xùn): use 消息 for general news or updates, while 讯 emphasizes the speed or formality of information.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a swift messenger carrying important news. The character 讯 has a component that resembles a person (亻) asking questions or delivering messages rapidly, representing both the act of questioning and the flow of information. Visualize this messenger racing to share urgent news to remember the character's meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

When using 讯, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that relate to different types of questioning or information. It is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid slang or overly casual expressions when using it. Common collocations include '消息讯' (news information) and '询问讯' (to inquire).

HSK Study Tips

Although 讯 is not explicitly listed in the HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary used in higher levels, particularly in formal communication topics. Students should focus on understanding its usage in professional settings and learn associated terms that involve asking questions or seeking information.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of rapid information exchange is vital, especially in the context of business and news. The rapid dissemination of information is seen as a sign of efficiency and modernity, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life in China today.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 讯 with similar characters, such as 询 (xún), which means 'to inquire.' For example, saying '我讯问你' (wǒ xùnwèn nǐ) instead of the correct '我询问你' (wǒ xúnwèn nǐ) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 讯

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)讠
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Phonetic (sound)卂
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 讯?

Decomposition of 讯

IDS Structure⿰讠卂
讯Full Character
=
讠yan2
left
卂xun4
right
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讯

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Grammar Patterns of 讯

讯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

我为他代写《电____报》每周的橄榄球专栏。

I ghosted his weekly rugby column for the Telegraph.

Example Sentences for 讯 (10)

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我为他代写《电讯报》每周的橄榄球专栏。

wǒ wéi tā dài xiě《 《 diàn xùn》 bào 》 měi zhōu de gǎn lǎn qiú。

I ghosted his weekly rugby column for the Telegraph.
2
科林被他打了一顿后就离家出走了，从此杳无音讯。

kē lín bèi tā dǎ le yī dùn hòu jiù lí jiā chū zǒu le， ， cóng cǐ yǎo wú yīn。

After his beating Colin ran away and hasn'tbeen heard of since.
3
马瑟多年来一直担任《每日电讯报》的影评人。

mǎ sè duō nián lái yī zhí dān rèn《 《 měi rì diàn xùn》 bào 》 de yǐng。

Mather was film critic on the Daily Telegraph for many years.
4
她在一家电视台的新闻快讯中听到了这则简明新闻。

tā zài yī jiā diàn shì tái de xīn wén kuài xùn zhōng tīng dào le zhè zé jiǎn míng xīn wén。

She had heard the news-flash on a TV channel's news update.
5
审讯时，涌入的人群和安全部队发生冲突。

shěn xùn shí， ， yǒng rù de rén qún hé ān quán bù duì fā shēng chōng。

Crowds appeared at the arraignments, clashing with security forces.
6
步骤 3: 在相关文字方格内,输入讨论题文及讯息内文.

bù zhòu3: 3: zài xiāng guān wén zì fāng gé, nèi , shū rù tǎo lùn tí wén jí xùn xī.

Step 3 : Type your subject and message in the textboxes provided.
7
我们试着破坏他们的通讯设备吧。

wǒ mén shì zháo pò huài tā mén de tōng xùn shè bèi bā。

Let's try to cripple their communications.
8
其中近一百人后来受到审讯 、 判刑和监禁.

qí zhōng jìn yī bǎi rén hòu lái shòu dào shěn xùn、 、 pàn xíng hé jiān.

Nearly one hundred of them were subsequently tried, convicted and imprisoned.
9
该组织现有大约18,000名成员，他们会收到一份内部通讯季刊。

gāi zǔ zhī xiàn yǒu dà yuē18,000 18,000 míng chéng， yuán ， tā mén huì shōu dào yī fèn nèi bù tōng xùn。

The organization now has around 18,000 members who receive a quarterly newsletter.
10
大约20秒后,影音讯号便会投射在银幕上.

dà yuē20 20 miǎo, hòu , yǐng yīn xùn hào biàn huì tóu shè zài yín.

AV signal will appear on the screen around 20 seconds later.

Cultural Notes for 讯

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of rapid information exchange is vital, especially in the context of business and news. The rapid dissemination of information is seen as a sign of efficiency and modernity, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life in China today.

Word Family of 讯

Words Containing This Character20
讯xùnto ask訊
通讯tōngxùncommunications通訊
审讯inquest審訊
通讯员correspondent通訊員
讯息news訊息
资讯zīxùninformation資訊
讯号signal訊號
传讯to subpoena傳訊
讯问to interrogate訊問
死讯news of sb's death死訊
问讯greeting問訊
电讯diànxùntelecom電訊
闻讯to receive news (of)聞訊
音讯letters音訊
喜讯good news喜訊
通讯录address book通訊錄
刑讯inquisition刑訊
通讯社a news service (e.g. Xinhua)通訊社
快讯newsflash快訊
简讯newsletter簡訊
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Compound Meaning

What does 讯 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 讯

讯 often refers to formal or official news/information, while 消息 can refer to any kind of news, whether formal or informal.