咨询
zīxún
to consult, to seek advice
Part of speech · verb
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Examples
- 有问题可以向律师咨询。If you have questions, you can consult a lawyer.
- 这家公司提供免费的健康咨询。This company offers free health consultations.
Collocations
咨询专家咨询服务心理咨询免费咨询
Mnemonic
咨 zī + 询 xún, both "to ask, inquire": to consult, seek advice (from experts or institutions). 心理咨询 = psychological counseling. The 询 is in 询问 (to inquire) and 查询 (to look up). Distinguish 咨询 (professional consultation) from 询问 (xúnwèn, general asking).
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询问请教查询商量
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