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反詰

反诘

fǎnjié

to ask (a question) in reply
to answer a question with a question
rhetorical question

(rhetoric) rhetorical question
rhetorical question
to answer a question with a question; to ask a rhetorical question

重編國語辭典

反問，加以追問、責問

Entry Composition

contrary
in reverse
inside out or upside down
to reverse
to return
to oppose
opposite
against
anti-
to rebel
to use analogy
instead
abbr. for 反切 fǎnqiè phonetic system

(bound form) to question closely; to interrogate

Containing this entry

to cross-examine

Related entries

to ask (a question) in reply
to answer a question with a question
rhetorical question

如果你太直接问她有没有朋友，她会怀疑且反问：“你为什么要这样问？”

If you ask her too directly whether she has a friend, she will become suspicious and answer: "Why did you ask me that?"

Source: Tatoeba

rhetorical question