verb HSK 4
Traditional 提問
to ask a question · to raise a question · to pose a question
Meaning
提问 means to formally ask a question or raise an inquiry, especially in educational, professional, or public settings. It combines 提 (to raise/bring up) and 问 (to ask), emphasizing the act of bringing forth a question rather than casual asking.
Usage
提问 is more formal than simply saying 问. It's commonly used in classrooms when students ask questions, at press conferences, during Q&A sessions, or in professional meetings. Native speakers use it when the context is somewhat structured or when emphasizing the act of questioning itself.
Examples
- 01如果你有任何问题，请随时向老师提问。, .If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the teacher at any time.
- 02记者们在新闻发布会上积极提问。.The reporters actively asked questions at the press conference.
Characters
Measure words
- 个提一个问题
Common collocations
- 向...提问...to ask questions to...
- 提问环节Q&A session
- 踊跃提问to actively ask questions
- 提问题to raise questions
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 提 (originally meaning to lift or carry) with 问 (to ask), creating the image of 'lifting up a question' or bringing it forward for consideration.