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质问 (zhìwèn) - use 鞫 when emphasizing a formal or thorough inquiry, while 质问 is more about challenging or reproaching someone's statements.
When using 鞫, it is important to note that it is more formal and may not be appropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include 鞫问 (to question) and 鞫查 (to interrogate). Be careful with tones; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.
While 鞫 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for learners at higher levels interested in legal or formal contexts. Students should focus on understanding its use in sentences involving questioning or investigation.
Learners often confuse 鞫 with similar-sounding characters like 句 (jù) which means 'sentence'. An incorrect example would be using 鞫 to mean 'sentence' in a casual conversation, when it should be 句 instead.
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Etymology of 鞫
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How to say to question, to interrogate in Chinese
“to question, to interrogate” in Chinese is鞫
The character 鞫 (jū) means to question or interrogate someone. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or investigative settings, where thorough questioning is required. The nuance of this character suggests a deeper inquiry rather than casual questioning.
When to use 鞫
When using 鞫, it is important to note that it is more formal and may not be appropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include 鞫问 (to question) and 鞫查 (to interrogate). Be careful with tones; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.
鞫 or something close to it
质问 (zhìwèn) - use 鞫 when emphasizing a formal or thorough inquiry, while 质问 is more about challenging or reproaching someone's statements.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鞫 with similar-sounding characters like 句 (jù) which means 'sentence'. An incorrect example would be using 鞫 to mean 'sentence' in a casual conversation, when it should be 句 instead.
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Synonyms include 询问 (xúnwèn) and 质问 (zhìwèn), which also mean to question but may vary in formality.
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