谉 (shěn) - To interrogate & to question thoroughly

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shěn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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谉 · shěn

To interrogate;

to question thoroughly;

to investigate in detail.

To interrogateto question thoroughlyto investigate in detail.

Usage highlights

To interrogateTo investigate in detailTo examine thoroughlyTo questionTo inquire deeply

Synonyms

  • 审— to interrogate; to try (a case)
  • 问— to question; to ask
  • 讯— to interrogate; to inquire

Antonyms

  • 答— to answer; to reply

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The detective interrogated the suspect (谉问).
  • The judge conducted a detailed inquiry (谉审).
  • The official investigated the case thoroughly (谉查).

Collocations

  • To interrogate(谉问)
  • To investigate in detail(谉审)
  • To examine thoroughly(谉查)
  • To question(谉询)
  • To inquire deeply(深谉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical or formal legal/literary contexts.
  • A rare character in modern usage, often found in historical texts.

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