zī xún
seek advice from; consult
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我需要咨询一下关于签证的事情。
wǒ xūyào zīxún yīxià guānyú qīzhèng de shìqíng.
I need to consult about the visa.
你可以去咨询一下你的律师。
nǐ kěyǐ qù zīxún yīxià nǐ de lǜshī.
You can consult your lawyer.
我正在咨询如何申请奖学金。
wǒ zhèngzài zīxún rúhé shēnqǐng jiǎngxuéjīn.
I am consulting on how to apply for a scholarship.
询问 (xúnwèn)
inquire
请教 (qǐngjiào)
consult
解答 (jiědá)
answer
回复 (huífù)
reply
The Chinese word 咨询 (zixún) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 咨 (zī) and 询 (xún). The character 咨 originally meant "to ask for advice" or "to consult," while the character 询 meant "to inquire" or "to investigate." When combined, the two characters form the word 咨询, which means "to consult" or "to seek advice."The word 咨询 is often used in the context of seeking professional advice, such as legal advice, medical advice, or financial advice. It can also be used in the context of seeking information or advice from a friend, family member, or colleague. In addition, the word 咨询 can be used as a noun to refer to a consultation or an advisory service.The word 咨询 is a common word in modern Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used in both everyday conversation and in more formal settings.
