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Expressing 'to inquire' with 询问 (xúnwèn)
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Structure
询问 + 了 + Object
Explanation
The verb 询问 (xúnwèn) means 'to inquire' or 'to ask about,' a more formal alternative to 问. It is commonly used in official, legal, and professional contexts where a thorough or systematic questioning is implied. 询问 often takes 了 to indicate a completed inquiry.
Examples
警察询问了目击者当时的情况。
jǐngchá xúnwèn le mùjīzhě dāngshí de qíngkuàng.
The police questioned the eyewitness about the situation at the time.
医生详细询问了他的病史。
yīshēng xiángxì xúnwèn le tā de bìngshǐ.
The doctor asked him about his medical history in detail.
记者向发言人询问了事件的细节。
jìzhě xiàng fāyánrén xúnwèn le shìjiàn de xìjié.
The reporter asked the spokesperson about the details of the incident.