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Definition
To ask a question; to raise a question.
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How it's used
Although it translates to asking a question, this term is significantly more formal than the everyday verb 問. It is typically reserved for structured environments like seminars, lectures, or public meetings where a speaker invites the audience to participate. Using it in a casual conversation with friends sounds stiff and unnatural.
Examples
Do you have anything else you want to ask?
He was very polite when he raised his question.
Related words
Common phrases
Q&A session
to ask questions enthusiastically
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct synonym for asking a friend a question, but it implies a formal setting. For daily interactions, simply use 問 or 問下.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
