Ask meanings in Chinese

询问

Example:

I want to ask you a question.

我想问你一个问题。

Can I ask where the nearest station is?

我可以问一下最近的车站在哪里吗？

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when seeking information or clarification.

Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written language.

请求

Example:

She asked for help with her project.

她请求帮忙完成她的项目。

He asked his boss for a raise.

他向老板请求加薪。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when making a request or seeking assistance.

Note: This usage implies a more direct form of asking, often for favors.

要求

Example:

They asked that the meeting be rescheduled.

他们要求会议重新安排。

The teacher asked the students to complete their homework.

老师要求学生完成作业。

Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts where formal requests or demands are made.

Note: This form is more authoritative and often used in professional settings.

提问

Example:

He asked a difficult question during the discussion.

他在讨论中提了一个难题。

She always asks insightful questions in class.

她在课堂上总是提一些有见地的问题。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when discussing or inquiring about information in a learning environment.

Note: Common in educational contexts and discussions.

追问

Example:

The journalist asked several follow-up questions.

记者追问了几个问题。

He asked for clarification on her previous statement.

他追问了她之前声明的澄清。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when seeking further information or clarification.

Note: Often used in interviews or discussions to dig deeper into a topic.

Inquire

To ask for information or seek an answer.

Example: She inquired about the availability of the product.

Note: Inquire is more formal than ask and is often used in professional or formal settings.

Request

To ask for something to be done or provided.

Example: He requested a meeting with the manager.

Note: Request implies a more formal or official ask, often involving a specific need or desire.

Query

To ask a question or express doubt about something.

Example: I have a query about the billing statement.

Note: Query is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to seek clarification or information.

Seek

To attempt to find or obtain something.

Example: They sought advice from a professional.

Note: Seek implies a more active pursuit of information, help, or guidance.

Interrogate

To question someone thoroughly or aggressively.

Example: The detective interrogated the suspect.

Note: Interrogate is a more intense form of asking, often associated with investigations or formal questioning.

Ask for

To request or demand something from someone.

Example: I'm going to ask for a raise at work.

Note: This phrase adds the element of requesting or demanding something specifically.

Ask around

To inquire or seek information from multiple people.

Example: I asked around, but no one seems to know where the party is.

Note: This phrase implies seeking information from different sources or people.

Ask out

To invite someone on a date or social outing.

Example: He finally built up the courage to ask her out on a date.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to inviting someone on a date.

Ask after

To inquire about someone's well-being or situation.

Example: She asked after your health when I saw her yesterday.

Note: This phrase is used to inquire specifically about someone's condition or status.

Ask around for

To seek or request information or suggestions from multiple sources.

Example: I'm asking around for recommendations for a good restaurant.

Note: This phrase combines the idea of seeking information from various sources with the notion of making a request or seeking recommendations.

Ask for it

To provoke a negative response or consequence by one's actions.

Example: If you keep teasing him, you're going to ask for it.

Note: This phrase implies knowingly or unknowingly provoking a negative outcome.

Ask no questions

To not inquire or seek answers about something.

Example: He walked in and handed me the package, asking no questions.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of refraining from asking questions or seeking further information.

Ask for trouble

To behave in a way that is likely to result in problems or conflict.

Example: If you keep driving recklessly, you're just asking for trouble.

Note: This phrase suggests knowingly engaging in actions that are likely to lead to negative consequences.

Hit up

To contact or approach someone with a request or question.

Example: I'll hit up my friend to ask for help with the project.

Note: This slang term implies a more casual and informal way of asking compared to 'ask.'

Pick someone's brain

To ask someone for their opinions, ideas, or expertise on a particular topic.

Example: I need to pick your brain about the upcoming presentation.

Note: This slang term suggests a desire for in-depth insights and knowledge rather than just a simple question.

Beg the question

To prompt a specific question as a result of a statement or situation.

Example: His sudden appearance at the party begs the question: Why is he here?

Note: This phrase is often used to highlight a logical fallacy rather than straightforwardly asking a question.

Sound someone out

To approach someone discreetly and gradually to gather their opinions or intentions.

Example: I'll sound out my boss about the new policy changes.

Note: This phrase involves gauging someone's reactions or feelings without directly posing a question.

Pump someone for information

To relentlessly seek information or details from someone.

Example: She tried to pump him for information about the upcoming project.

Note: This slang term implies a more aggressive or persistent approach to questioning compared to a simple 'ask.'

Fish for

To subtly seek something from someone, usually compliments or information.

Example: Stop fishing for compliments and just accept the praise.

Note: This term implies a slightly manipulative or indirect way of seeking what one wants, rather than asking straightforwardly.

Prick up your ears

To show interest and attentiveness in hearing something specific.

Example: Whenever she talks about that topic, I prick up my ears to listen closely.

Note: This slang term conveys the action of paying keen attention or being alert, often in anticipation of hearing or asking about something.

Can I ask you a question?

我可以问你一个问题吗？

I always ask for extra ketchup with my fries.

我总是要求在薯条上加额外的番茄酱。

She asked me to help her move the furniture.

她让我帮她搬家具。

The teacher asked the students to turn in their homework.

老师要求学生交作业。

Ask - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: ask

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): asked

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): asking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): asks

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): ask

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): ask

Syllabification and Stress

Ask Contains 1 syllables: ask

Phonetic transcription: ˈask

ask , ˈask (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Ask: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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