追问

• 拼音: zhuī wèn
• 汉字拆解: 追 = 辶 + 丿 + 口 (pursue); 问 = 门 + 口 (ask)

含义

To question closely; to press for answers; to follow up with questions. To persistently inquire for more details.

Implies persistent questioning beyond initial answers, often to get at the truth or full details. Common in interrogation, journalism, and situations where initial responses are unsatisfactory. Can have slightly aggressive connotations.

例句

1. 记者不断追问事故的真正原因。
2. 面对法官的追问，他无言以对。
3. 她追问孩子钱到底花在了哪里。

用法指南

语境: journalism, investigation, conversation

语气: persistent

正确说法

• 他追问了几个尖锐的问题，让发言人十分尴尬。(He pressed with several sharp questions that made the spokesperson very embarrassed.)
• 不要追问太多，她不想谈这件事。(Don't press too much, she doesn't want to talk about it.)

错误说法

• 追问你好吗 — 追问 implies pressing for important information, not casual greetings

起源与历史

追 (to pursue, to follow) + 问 (to ask, to question)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal