问
Meaning:
to ask about, to inquire after
HSK 1
Frequency:
#8510
Pinyin:
wèn
Strokes:
6
Radical:
门
How to Write 问 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "问" in Chinese
The Chinese character 问 (wèn) means "to ask about, to inquire after". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 问 include: 不问, 借问, 动问.
📚 Words and Phrases with 问
Common words containing this character
不问
to pay no attention to
HSK 2
借问
(honorific) May I ask?
HSK 2
动问
may I ask
HSK 2
卜问
to predict by divining; to consult the oracle
HSK 2
反问
to ask (a question) in reply
HSK 2
叩问
(literary) to inquire
HSK 2
叮问
to question closely
HSK 2
叱问
to call sb to account
HSK 2
问世
to be published
HSK 2
问事
to ask for information
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 问
See how "问" is used in context
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我问你一个问题。
I'll ask you a question.
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别问我。
Don't ask me.
3
有问题吗？
Any questions?
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: mouth
Semantic component: 口
Phonetic component: 门
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "问"?
- The pinyin is wèn
- How many strokes does "问" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "问" mean?
- to ask about, to inquire after
- What is the radical of "问"?
- The radical is "门"