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March 24, 2026
查询(查詢)cháxún(cha2xun2)
查询 (chá xún) means 'to check' or 'to inquire' about information, often related to documents or data. It is commonly used in contexts like customer service, data retrieval, and academic research, where one seeks specific information or clarification.
Frequency#10275DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 查询 is widely applied in various sectors, including e-commerce and public services, reflecting the importance of efficiency and accessibility in information retrieval.
Memory Tip
Imagine a detective (查) searching (询) for clues. The character '查' (to check) resembles a magnifying glass, symbolizing investigation, while '询' (to inquire) can be visualized as someone asking questions amidst a pile of documents.
Meanings of 查询
cháxún(cha2xun2)
1to check
2to inquire
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About 查询
查询Simplified
查詢Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
查询 (cháxún) vs 询问 (xúnwèn) — use 查询 for checking specific data or documents, while 询问 is more general for asking questions.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a detective (查) searching (询) for clues. The character '查' (to check) resembles a magnifying glass, symbolizing investigation, while '询' (to inquire) can be visualized as someone asking questions amidst a pile of documents.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 查询, as it can sound formal or technical. It is often used in customer service or academic contexts rather than casual conversations. Avoid using it to refer to casual inquiries about personal matters.
HSK Study Tips
Though 查询 is not strictly part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares roots with other HSK words related to asking for information, such as 问 (wèn - to ask) and 询问 (xún wèn - to inquire). Focus on the components 查 and 询 to strengthen your vocabulary related to questions and checks.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 查询 is widely applied in various sectors, including e-commerce and public services, reflecting the importance of efficiency and accessibility in information retrieval.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 查询 with 询问, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想询问我的订单状态' (I want to inquire about my order status) is technically correct, but '查询' is more precise in this context.
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Cultural Notes for 查询
💡Did you know?
'查询' is commonly used in technology and customer service contexts in China, especially with online platforms where users can check their orders, account details, or service statuses.
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 查询 is widely applied in various sectors, including e-commerce and public services, reflecting the importance of efficiency and accessibility in information retrieval.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In many Western cultures, the term 'inquire' is used similarly, but in China, '查询' is more frequently tied to digital applications and services, reflecting the country's advanced tech integration.
Frequently Asked Questions about 查询
The term 查询 is appropriate when you're looking for specific information or need to clarify something. It's often used in formal settings, such as customer service or technical support, when you need to retrieve information.
查询 is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as in business or academic environments. In everyday conversation, people might use simpler terms like '问' (wèn) which means 'to ask', depending on the context.
查询 (chá xún) means 'to inquire' or 'to search for information'. It is commonly used in contexts where one seeks data or clarifies details, such as querying a database or asking for information.
You can use 查询 in a sentence to indicate the action of looking up information. For example, '我需要查询这个问题的答案', which translates to 'I need to inquire about the answer to this question.' This demonstrates how to apply the word in a practical context.
You can say '我想查询我的订单状态' which means 'I want to check the status of my order.'
Yes, but it's more common in formal contexts like customer service or official inquiries.
查询 focuses on checking or retrieving specific information, while 询问 is more general and can refer to asking questions about anything.
