问(wèn)

HSK 16 strokesTrad. 問

to ask

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Character information

Pinyin
wèn
Meaning
to ask; to inquire
Strokes
6
HSK level
HSK 1
Traditional
問

Origin & structure

Where 问 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿵门口

In this compound, the meaning comes from 口 (mouth); 门 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

门mén口kǒu

Parts are arranged enclosing from above.

How to write 问 step by step

6 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 问

Common words using 问 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

wèn问lù路
HSK 2

to ask for directions

Open 问路 page →
wèn问hòu候
HSK 4

to give one's respects

Open 问候 page →
fǎn反wèn问
HSK 6

to ask (a question) in reply

Open 反问 page →
bù不chǐ耻xià下wèn问
HSK 7-9

not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates

Open 不耻下问 page →
wèn问shì世
HSK 7-9

to be published

Open 问世 page →
wèn问juàn卷
HSK 7-9

questionnaire

Open 问卷 page →
bù不wèn问

to pay no attention to; to disregard; to ignore; to let go unpunished; to l…

Open 不问 page →
jiè借wèn问

(honorific) May I ask?

Open 借问 page →

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From 问’s common words

路候反不耻下世卷

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