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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
提问tíwènto questionHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #5561, Hard
提问tíwènto quizHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #5561, Hard
提问tíwènto grillHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #5561, Hard
tíwèn(ti2wen4)ti wen T2
  1. 1to question
  2. 2to quiz
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March 24, 2026

提问(提問)tíwèn(ti2wen4)

提问 (tí wèn) means 'to question' or 'to ask a question.' It is commonly used in academic or formal contexts, such as in classrooms or interviews, where a person seeks more information or clarification. The nuance often implies a structured or purposeful inquiry.

Strokes18Frequency#5561DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, asking questions is often seen as a way to demonstrate engagement and critical thinking. However, the formality of 提问 reflects the respect for teachers and the learning process, contrasting with more laid-back questioning styles in some Western classrooms.

Memory Tip

Imagine you're holding a question in your hands, and to lift it up (提), you have to stretch your arm (问) out. The action of raising the question symbolizes both the word's meaning and its pronunciation, with '提' representing lifting and '问' representing asking.

Meanings of 提问

tíwèn(ti2wen4)
1to question
2to quiz
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About 提问

提问Simplified
提問Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5561Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 提问

Quick Contrast

询问 (xúnwèn) - use 提问 when emphasizing a formal or structured inquiry, while 询问 is more general and can imply casual questioning.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context when using 提问; it is more formal and should not be used in casual conversations. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with 问 (wèn), which is less formal. The phrase 提问 usually pairs with words like '老师' (lǎoshī - teacher) or '学生' (xuéshēng - student).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 提问 connects well with other formal vocabulary related to education and inquiry, such as 讨论 (tǎolùn - to discuss) and 回答 (huídá - to answer). Students should focus on using it in complete sentences to practice formal questioning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 提问 with 问, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我提问老师' (Wǒ tí wèn lǎoshī) instead of the correct '我问老师' (Wǒ wèn lǎoshī) for casual inquiries.

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Component Characters

提títo carry (hanging down from the hand)
HSK 412 strokes扌
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问wènto ask
HSK 16 strokes门
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How to say to question in Chinese

“to question” in Chinese is提问tíwèn

提问 (tí wèn) means 'to question' or 'to ask a question.' It is commonly used in academic or formal contexts, such as in classrooms or interviews, where a person seeks more information or clarification. The nuance often implies a structured or purposeful inquiry.

When to use 提问

Be mindful of the context when using 提问; it is more formal and should not be used in casual conversations. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with 问 (wèn), which is less formal. The phrase 提问 usually pairs with words like '老师' (lǎoshī - teacher) or '学生' (xuéshēng - student).

提问 or something close to it

询问 (xúnwèn) - use 提问 when emphasizing a formal or structured inquiry, while 询问 is more general and can imply casual questioning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 提问 with 问, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我提问老师' (Wǒ tí wèn lǎoshī) instead of the correct '我问老师' (Wǒ wèn lǎoshī) for casual inquiries.

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Use 提问 in formal settings, such as during lectures or interviews, where structured questioning is expected.

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