諮 (zī) - To consult & to seek advice

諮Tone 1

zī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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諮 · zī

To consult;

to seek advice;

to deliberate;

to take counsel.

To consultto seek adviceto deliberate

Usage highlights

ConsultationSeek adviceTake counselDeliberate and discussAdvisory committeeConsultation service

Synonyms

  • 询— to inquire; to ask
  • 问— to ask; to question
  • 商— to discuss; to consult

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to consult with experts (咨询专家).
  • He sought advice from his mentor (諮询导师).
  • The committee will deliberate on the matter (諮议此事).
  • This issue requires careful consultation (需要諮商).

Collocations

  • Consultation(咨询)
  • Seek advice(諮询)
  • Take counsel(諮商)
  • Deliberate and discuss(諮议)
  • Advisory committee(諮询委员会)
  • Consultation service(諮询服务)

Idioms

  • To consult and inquire(諮询访友)
  • To deliberate on plans(諮谋筹划)
  • To seek advice from the wise(諮经诹史)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 諮 reflects the traditional Chinese value of seeking collective wisdom and counsel before making important decisions.
  • In imperial China, high officials would often '諮询' (consult) scholars and advisors on matters of state.
  • The character is composed of 言 (speech) and 咨 (consult), emphasizing its verbal and deliberative nature.

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