问 wèn
ask / question
问 (wèn) means "ask / question" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 问
右转
yòu zhuǎn
to turn right
*This unit does not introduce any extra words.*
Frequently asked questions
What does 问 (wèn) mean in Chinese?
问 (wèn) means "ask / question" in Chinese. 问 (wèn) means "ask / question" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 问 in a sentence?
Use 问 (wèn) the way you would use "ask / question" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 问 (wèn) and 见 (jiàn)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 问 means "ask / question"; 见 means "see / meet / opinion". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 问 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
See the Concept Unlock MethodHear 问 used in real sentences
The fastest way to remember 问 (wèn) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
Try Free Lesson: Unit 1