问 Stroke Order — How to Write 问

Stroke Order

问 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 门, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

问 Radical and Character Components

Components:门口

问 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 门 indicates the sound.

Radical: 门 + 3 more strokes

问 Pronunciation and Pinyin

wèn

Meanings of 问 in Chinese

wèn问

To ask, inquire, or question about something unknown or unclear; to seek answers or explanations.

如果你有任何问题，可以随时问我。

If you have any questions, you can ask me anytime.

To ask out of concern; to express solicitude or inquire about someone's well-being.

老奶奶住院期间，邻居们经常来探望她，问长问短，给她带来了很多温暖。

During the old grandma's hospitalization, neighbors often came to visit her, asking detailed questions about her well-being and bringing her much warmth.

To interrogate, to question closely, to investigate, or to hold accountable for an issue.

警方正在问这个案件的目击者。

The police are currently questioning the witnesses of this case.

To interfere, meddle, or concern oneself with; to manage or intervene.

他从来不过问别人的私事。

He never interferes with other people's private affairs.

To ask for something from someone or some entity.

我问同事要一份文件。

I asked a colleague for a document.

Common Words and Phrases with 问

wèn问ān安

To pay respects to elders and inquire about their well-being.

每次回家，我都会先向爷爷奶奶问安。

Every time I return home, I first inquire after the health of my grandparents.

wèn问àn案

To interrogate or inquire about a case.

法官在法庭上仔细问案，以确保判决公正。

The judge carefully questioned the case in court to ensure a fair verdict.

wèn问bǔ卜

To consult a fortune teller or practice divination to resolve doubts or difficulties.

她面临重要的职业选择，决定去寺庙问卜，希望得到一些指引。

Facing a crucial career decision, she decided to consult a diviner at the temple, hoping to receive some guidance.

wèn问dá答

Questions and answers.

会议结束后，我们有一个问答环节来解答大家的疑问。

After the meeting, we had a question and answer session to address everyone's queries.

wèn问dào道yú于máng盲

To ask for advice or guidance from someone who knows nothing about the subject, like asking a blind person for directions.

关于编程的问题，你去问不懂电脑的奶奶，那简直是问道于盲

Asking your grandmother, who knows nothing about computers, for help with programming problems is like asking a blind person for directions.

wèn问dǐng鼎

To contend for supremacy or the championship; to aim for the highest position.

经过多年的努力，这家初创公司终于有机会在全球市场中问鼎

After years of effort, this startup finally has the opportunity to contend for the top position in the global market.

wèn问hán寒wèn问nuǎn暖

to ask after someone's health and well-being with deep concern

奶奶总是对我们问寒问暖，生怕我们过得不好。

Grandma always shows us warm concern, constantly asking about our well-being and fearing that we might not be doing well.

wèn问hǎo好

To greet; to send one's regards; to say hello.

他托我向你问好，关心你最近过得怎么样。

He asked me to send you his regards, inquiring how you've been doing recently.

wèn问hào号

A punctuation mark (?) used to indicate a question or an unknown/unsolved problem.

他的未来充满了问号，我们都不知道会发生什么

His future is full of question marks; none of us know what will happen.

wèn问hòu候

To extend greetings or express regards.

我每次见到长辈，都会主动上前问候。

Every time I see elders, I always take the initiative to go forward and greet them.

wèn问huà话

to question; to interrogate

老师正在对那位迟到的学生进行问话。

The teacher is questioning the late student.

wèn问jīn津

To make inquiries; to have interest in.

许多年轻艺术家渴望在艺术界有所成就，但却不知道该向何处问津

Many young artists yearn for success in the art world, but don't know where to seek guidance.

wèn问liǔ柳xún寻huā花

To frequent brothels or visit prostitutes; to seek pleasure in places of ill repute.

他年轻时风流倜傥，常常与一众好友问柳寻花，在城中留下了不少逸闻趣事。

When he was young, he was dashing and romantic, often frequenting pleasure quarters with a group of friends, leaving behind many interesting anecdotes in the city.

wèn问míng名

An ancient Chinese wedding custom where the man's family inquired about the woman's name and birthdate.