咨询 zīxún to inquire
to inquire; to consult; to seek advice from
How to remember 咨询: 咨 to inquire + 询 to ask about = to inquire.
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How it is used
- To consult / seek professional advice, and consultation - 咨询律师 (zīxún lǜshī) consult a lawyer; 心理咨询 (xīnlǐ zīxún) psychological counseling.
- Formal; about seeking expert information/advice. Contrast 商量 (shāngliang, to discuss/talk over with peers) - 咨询 is directed to an expert or service desk.
- Business term 咨询公司 (zīxún gōngsī) consulting firm; 咨询台 (zīxúntái) information desk.
Example sentences
- 这件事我已经咨询了律师。 Zhè jiàn shì wǒ yǐjīng zīxúnle lǜshī.I've already sought the advice of a lawyer regarding this problem.