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反问

反問
fǎn wèn
HSK 6
to ask (a question) in reply
verb

Example Sentences

他总是喜欢反问我,让我很困惑。
tā zǒngshì xǐhuān fǎnwèn wǒ , ràng wǒ hěn kùnhuò 。
He always likes to ask me rhetorical questions, which confuses me.
在讨论中,她常常反问对方的问题。
zài tǎolùn zhōng , tā chángcháng fǎnwèn duìfāng de wèntí 。
During the discussion, she often responds to others with questions.
如果你问这个问题,我会反问你另一个。
rúguǒ nǐ wèn zhègè wèntí , wǒ huì fǎnwèn nǐ lìng yígè 。
If you ask this question, I will reply with another question.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

反击fǎnjī
counter
This term emphasizes a more aggressive response rather than merely asking a question in return.
回问huíwèn
ask back
This synonym directly translates to returning a question, similar in function to '反问' but less formal.

Words Starting With 反

反对fǎn duì
to fight against; to oppose; to be opposed to; opposition
反映fǎn yìng
"to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection; fig. to report; to make known; to render; used erroneously for 反應|反应, response or reaction"
反复fǎn fù
repeatedly; over and over
反应fǎn yìng
to react; to respond; reaction; response; reply; chemical reaction
反正fǎn zhèng
to put things back in order; to return to the correct path; in any event; come what may; whatever happens (I'm still sure it's right); anyway

Words Ending With 问

访问fǎng wèn
to visit; to call on; to interview
学问xué wèn
learning; knowledge
提问tí wèn
to question; to quiz; to grill
疑问yí wèn
a question; sth not understood; to query; interrogative (gramm.)
询问xún wèn
to inquire

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HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Question Words
Who, what, where, when, why, how, which, and other interrogatives.
Communication
Talking, calling, emails, letters, expressions for clarity and tone.

Individual Characters

反fǎn
turn over, rebel, on the contrary
HSK 2
问wèn
to ask