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Be mindful of the tone; 'jí' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can easily be confused with other words if mispronounced. It is used more in formal contexts, especially in legal or academic discussions. Common collocations include '詰問' (to interrogate) and '質問' (to question).
Although 詰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words involving questioning or dialogue at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its components and practicing its usage in sentences to enhance comprehension.
Learners often confuse 詰 with similar-sounding characters like 记 (jì), which means 'to remember.' A common mistake would be saying '我记他' (I remember him) when they meant to say '我詰問他' (I interrogate him).
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Etymology of 詰
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 吉 represents the sound. Simplified form of 詰.
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Origin
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Decomposition of 詰
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How to say to question, to interrogate in Chinese
“to question, to interrogate” in Chinese is詰
The character 詰 (jí) primarily means to question or to interrogate. It is often used in contexts involving inquiry or examination, such as questioning someone's motives or understanding. It conveys a sense of probing for information or clarification.
When to use 詰
Be mindful of the tone; 'jí' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can easily be confused with other words if mispronounced. It is used more in formal contexts, especially in legal or academic discussions. Common collocations include '詰問' (to interrogate) and '質問' (to question).
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Learners often confuse 詰 with similar-sounding characters like 记 (jì), which means 'to remember.' A common mistake would be saying '我记他' (I remember him) when they meant to say '我詰問他' (I interrogate him).
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You can use it in a sentence like '他詰問我為什麼遲到了' which means 'He interrogated me about why I was late.'
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