sam2 man6審問审问
Jyutpingsam2 man6
Yalesám mahn
Definition
To interrogate or closely question, usually when the person is suspected of doing something wrong.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, formal weight and is almost exclusively used in legal or official contexts involving police or authorities. Using it in casual conversation to describe someone asking many questions is often a hyperbolic way to express annoyance, implying the person is being overly aggressive or accusatory.
Examples
The police are interrogating that suspect.
Why are you questioning me like you're interrogating a criminal?
Related words
Common phrases
interrogate a criminal
interrogate the accused
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a casual interview or a simple question-and-answer session, as it implies a power imbalance and suspicion of wrongdoing. For a standard job interview or a friendly chat, use 訪問 or 問嘢 instead.
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