质问

• 拼音: zhì wèn
• 汉字拆解: 质 = confront; 问 = 门 + 口 (mouth at door — asking)

含义

To question closely; to interrogate; to challenge. Demanding an explanation in a confrontational manner.

Implies a challenging, sometimes hostile tone. Used when holding someone accountable: 质问原因 (demand an explanation), 当面质问 (confront and question). Stronger and more aggressive than 询问 or 提问.

例句

1. 记者在发布会上质问官员为何隐瞒事实真相。
2. 她当面质问丈夫关于那笔不明开支的去向。
3. 股东们质问管理层为何公司业绩持续下滑。

用法指南

语境: journalism, confrontation, accountability

语气: aggressive

正确说法

• 面对公众的质问，他哑口无言无法自圆其说。(Facing the public's questioning, he was speechless and unable to justify himself.)
• 员工有权质问公司在裁员问题上的不透明做法。(Employees have the right to question the company's lack of transparency on layoffs.)

错误说法

• 我质问了老师这道题怎么做 — too confrontational; use 请教 or 询问 for respectful questions to a teacher

起源与历史

质 (confront/challenge) + 问 (ask)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal