Usage of 追问
The verb 追问 means to ask further questions or to press for more details, often implying persistence or insistence. It is commonly used in contexts like interviews, investigations, or legal proceedings where deeper information is sought.
Common Collocations
- 追问细节 (ask for details): used when someone is not satisfied with a general answer and wants more specifics.
- 追问真相 (pursue the truth): often used in journalistic or investigative contexts.
- 严厉追问 (rigorous questioning): implies a strict or intense form of questioning, often in formal settings.
Notes
When using 追问, the tone can be neutral or slightly pressing depending on context. It differs from simply 问 (ask) by emphasizing continuation or insistence. Avoid confusing it with 询问, which is more formal and neutral inquiry. 追问 often appears in spoken and written Chinese when describing persistent questioning.