咨 (zī) - to consult & to inquire

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咨 · zī

to consult;

to inquire;

to seek advice;

used in formal contexts for seeking counsel or information.

to consultto inquireto seek advice

Usage highlights

consultation serviceadvisory committeeconsultation feelegal consultationpsychological consultationbusiness consultation

Synonyms

  • 询— to inquire; to ask
  • 问— to ask; to question
  • 咨询— consultation; advisory service

Antonyms

  • 答— to answer; to reply
  • 复— to reply; to respond

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to consult with experts (咨询专家).
  • The government issued a public notice (政府发布公告).
  • He is seeking professional advice (他正在寻求专业咨询).
  • This matter requires careful consultation (此事需要仔细咨询).

Collocations

  • consultation service(咨询服务)
  • advisory committee(咨询委员会)
  • consultation fee(咨询费)
  • legal consultation(法律咨询)
  • psychological consultation(心理咨询)
  • business consultation(商务咨询)

Idioms

  • To consult and inquire(咨询问计)
  • To seek advice from the wise(咨诹善道)
  • Imperial consultation(咨文诹谋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in official contexts for seeking counsel from advisors or superiors.
  • In modern usage, commonly appears in professional and business contexts for formal consultations.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values of seeking wisdom and guidance from knowledgeable sources.

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