Meaning of 疑问
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- question
- interrogation
- doubt
How to use 疑问
疑问 is a noun for a doubt or an open question you want cleared up, common in classrooms, meetings and formal writing. It often appears with 有 or 没有. Example: 你们还有什么疑问吗？(Nǐmen hái yǒu shénme yíwèn ma?) Do you have any other questions?
疑 (yí) means to doubt, and 问 (wèn) means to ask, built from a mouth 口 inside a door 门. When you doubt something, you open your mouth at the door and ask, so 疑问 is a question that comes from doubt.
Common mistake: Learners often use 疑问 where 问题 (wèntí) fits better. 问题 can also mean a problem or trouble, but 疑问 only means a doubt or a point you are unsure about, so 我的电脑有疑问 is wrong.
疑问 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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疑 yí · to doubt · 14 strokes
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问 wèn · to ask · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 疑问.
| 请问 | qǐngwèn | Excuse me, may I ask...? |
| 问题 | wèntí | question; problem |
| 问路 | wènlù | to ask for directions; to ask the way (to some place) |
| 访问 | fǎngwèn | to visit; to call on (a person or place); (computing) to visit (a website); to access (a n |
| 提问 | tíwèn | to question; to quiz; to grill |
| 怀疑 | huáiyí | to doubt (sth); to be skeptical of; to have one's doubts; to harbor suspicions; to suspect |
| 问候 | wènhòu | to give one's respects; to send a greeting |
| 学问 | xuéwen | learning; knowledge; scholarship; a body of specialized knowledge (CL:門|门[men2]); (fig.) a |
| 顾问 | gùwèn | adviser; consultant |
| 询问 | xúnwèn | to inquire; to ask about |
| 无疑 | wúyí | undoubtedly; without doubt |
| 慰问 | wèiwèn | to express sympathy, greetings, consolation etc |
Questions about 疑问
What does 疑问 mean?
疑问 (yíwèn) means "question; interrogation" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 疑问?
疑问 is made of 2 characters: 疑 (14 strokes), 问 (6 strokes). That is 20 strokes in total.
Is 疑问 an HSK word?
Yes. 疑问 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 疑问 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 疑问 is written 疑問.
What is the difference between 疑问 and 怀疑?
疑问 is a noun meaning a doubt or question you have. 怀疑 (huáiyí) is mainly a verb meaning to doubt or suspect something, as in 我怀疑他说谎 (I suspect he is lying).
What does 毫无疑问 mean?
毫无疑问 (háo wú yíwèn) means without a doubt or undoubtedly. It is a common set phrase used to show strong certainty, for example 毫无疑问，他是最好的 (Without a doubt, he is the best).