Correct
探问
/ tànwèn /
Strokes
Definition
to inquire into/to ask after
Example
As a Verb
sound sb out (on/about sth); make cautious enquiries (about sb/sth)
1
Tāmen
他们
shèfǎ
设法
tànwèn
探问
tā
他
duì
对
gāi
该
wèntí
问题
de
的
tàidu
态度
。
They tried to sound out his opinion on the matter. / They tried to sound him out on the matter.
2
Nǐ
你
qù
去
tànwèn
探问
yī
一
xià
下
kàn
看
tā
他
shìfǒu
是否
kěnéng
可能
jiēshòu
接受
zhèxiē
这些
tiáojiàn
条件
。
You go and try to sound him out on the possibilities of accepting these terms.
3
Tànwèn
探问
yìtú
意图
sound sb out about his intention
4
Tànwèn
探问
xiāoxi
消息
fish/probe for information; make cautious enquiries (about sb/sth)
5
Tànwèn
探问
xiàluò
下落
enquire about the whereabouts (of sb/sth)
As a Verb
enquire after; visit; call on
6
Tànwèn
探问
bìngrén
病人
visit a patient; visit a sick person