zeoi1 man6追問追问
Jyutpingzeoi1 man6
Yalejēui mahn
Definition
To question repeatedly; to press someone for an answer or cross-examine them.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the persistence of the questioner rather than the content of the question itself. It implies a sense of annoyance or pressure, as if the person being asked is trying to avoid the topic. It is frequently used when someone is digging for information that the other party is reluctant to share.
Examples
He kept pressing me on why I didn't go.
It's useless for you to keep pressing for an answer.
Related words
Common phrases
to keep pressing for an answer
to get to the bottom of something by questioning
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 查問, which is more neutral and often used in official or investigative contexts. 追問 carries a much stronger sense of social pressure or pestering.
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Grammar guides
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