谘 (zī) - To consult & to seek advice

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谘 · zī

To consult;

to seek advice;

to deliberate;

used in formal contexts for seeking counsel or information.

To consultto seek adviceto deliberate

Usage highlights

ConsultationSeek adviceConsultation meetingAdvisory committeeConsult an expertPolicy consultation

Synonyms

  • 咨— To consult; to seek advice (simplified/variant form)
  • 询— To inquire; to ask
  • 问— To ask; to question

Antonyms

  • 答— To answer; to reply
  • 告— To tell; to inform

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to consult experts (谘询专家).
  • The committee will deliberate on the matter (委员会将谘议此事).
  • He sought advice from his mentor (他向导师谘询意见).
  • This requires consultation with legal counsel (这需要谘询法律顾问).

Collocations

  • Consultation(谘询)
  • Seek advice(谘议)
  • Consultation meeting(谘商会)
  • Advisory committee(谘询委员会)
  • Consult an expert(谘询专家)
  • Policy consultation(政策谘询)

Idioms

  • Seek advice from the wise and consult the experienced(谘师访友)
  • Consult and deliberate thoroughly(谘谘商议)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in formal, administrative, and professional contexts for seeking expert opinion or guidance.
  • Often appears in compound words related to consultation, advisory bodies, or deliberative processes.
  • Carries a formal, respectful connotation of seeking wisdom or counsel from qualified sources.

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