fǎn​jié

counter-question

  • created sense approved 反诘/反詰 · fǎn​jié · counter-question

    反诘 / 反詰

    fǎn​jié

    counter-question

    to ask a question in response to another, often as a way to challenge, refute, or cross-examine

    面对对方的指责,他冷静地进行了反诘。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 反诘/反詰 · fǎn​jié · rhetorical question

    反诘 / 反詰

    fǎn​jié

    rhetorical question

    to pose a question for which the answer is implied, used for emphasis or to make a point rather than seeking information

    他用反诘的语气问:“难道我们不该反思吗?”

    verb

    created sense