wèn​jīn

to make inquiries

  • created reference approved 问津/問津 → 无人问津/無人問津 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    问津 / 問津 wèn​jīn

    无人问津 / 無人問津 wú​rén​wèn​jīn

    see

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  • created sense approved 问津/問津 · wèn​jīn · to make inquiries — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    问津 / 問津

    wèn​jīn

    to make inquiries

    To ask about or show interest in something, such as prices, a situation, or a potential purchase; often used in the negative to mean that something is neglected or has no buyers.

    问 (literal) → 问/問 · wèn · to ask 津 (literal) → 津 · jīn · ferry crossing

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  • created sense approved 问津/問津 · wèn​jīn · to ask the way — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    问津 / 問津

    wèn​jīn

    to ask the way

    (literary) To ask for the location of a ferry crossing; by extension, to seek guidance when starting a new endeavor.

    问 (literal) → 问/問 · wèn · to ask 津 (literal) → 津 · jīn · ferry crossing

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