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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
訊xùnnews, information; to question, to interrogatex, 10 strokes, radical 言, rank #56352, Very Hard
xùn(xun4) T4
  1. 1news, information; to question, to interrogate
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March 24, 2026

訊xùn(xun4)

The character 訊 (xùn) primarily refers to 'news' or 'information,' often in the context of receiving or conveying updates. It can also mean 'to question' or 'to interrogate,' typically used in legal or investigative contexts. This dual meaning highlights its relevance in both communication and inquiry.

Strokes10Radical言Frequency#56352DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the dissemination of news and information has historically played a crucial role in society, especially during important events like festivals or political changes. The concept of '讯息' (xùnxī) is often associated with the rapid spread of information in modern digital communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person holding a newspaper (which symbolizes 'news') in one hand and a magnifying glass (representing 'interrogation') in the other, closely examining the headlines. The left part of the character, 言 (yán), means 'speech' or 'word,' while the right part, 旬 (xún), can remind you of 'tuning in' to information.

Meanings of 訊

xùn(xun4)
1news, information; to question, to interrogate
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About 訊

訊Simplified
10Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 訊

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 訊 with similar characters like 消 (xiāo) which means 'to disappear.' While 訊 is generally used in formal contexts, it can also appear in informal settings when discussing news. Ensure you use the correct tone for xùn, as it can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 訊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other HSK words related to communication and information, such as 消息 (xiāoxī, 'news') and 询问 (xúnwèn, 'to inquire'). Focus on understanding its usage in different contexts to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 訊 with 消 (xiāo), misusing it in contexts involving disappearance rather than information. For instance, saying '我想消这个讯' instead of '我想知道这个讯' (I want to know this news) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 訊

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
+
Phonetic (sound)卂
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Origin

訊 = 言 + 卂. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 訊

IDS Structure⿰言卂
訊Full Character
=
言yan2
left
卂xun4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 訊?

How to say news, information; to question, to interrogate in Chinese

“news, information; to question, to interrogate” in Chinese is訊xùn

The character 訊 (xùn) primarily refers to 'news' or 'information,' often in the context of receiving or conveying updates. It can also mean 'to question' or 'to interrogate,' typically used in legal or investigative contexts. This dual meaning highlights its relevance in both communication and inquiry.

When to use 訊

Be careful not to confuse 訊 with similar characters like 消 (xiāo) which means 'to disappear.' While 訊 is generally used in formal contexts, it can also appear in informal settings when discussing news. Ensure you use the correct tone for xùn, as it can change the meaning if mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 訊 with 消 (xiāo), misusing it in contexts involving disappearance rather than information. For instance, saying '我想消这个讯' instead of '我想知道这个讯' (I want to know this news) is incorrect.

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Word Family of 訊

Words Containing This Character20
讯xùnto ask訊
通讯tōngxùncommunications通訊
审讯inquest審訊
通讯员correspondent通訊員
讯息news訊息
资讯zīxùninformation資訊
讯号signal訊號
传讯to subpoena傳訊
讯问to interrogate訊問
死讯news of sb's death死訊
问讯greeting問訊
电讯diànxùntelecom電訊
闻讯to receive news (of)聞訊
音讯letters音訊
喜讯good news喜訊
通讯录address book通訊錄
刑讯inquisition刑訊
通讯社a news service (e.g. Xinhua)通訊社
快讯newsflash快訊
简讯newsletter簡訊
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Characters with 訊

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Frequently Asked Questions about 訊

You would use 訊 when discussing news reports, updates, or during formal inquiries and investigations.

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