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    Referring to an issue or problem with 问题 (wèntí)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Topic Noun + 问题

    Explanation

    问题 (wèntí) means "question," "problem," or "issue" depending on context. It is a versatile noun that can refer to anything from a simple question to a complex political issue. It frequently appears in compound noun phrases where a preceding noun specifies the topic of the issue.

    Examples

    • 这个问题太难了，我回答不了。

      Zhège wèntí tài nán le, wǒ huídá bù liǎo.

      This question is too hard; I can't answer it.

    • 你有什么问题可以随时问我。

      Nǐ yǒu shénme wèntí kěyǐ suíshí wèn wǒ.

      If you have any questions, you can ask me anytime.

    • 环境问题越来越受到大家的关注。

      Huánjìng wèntí yuè lái yuè shòudào dàjiā de guānzhù.

      Environmental issues are receiving more and more attention from everyone.

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