明知故问

Traditional: 明知故問

míng zhī gù wèn

Dictionary entry

(idiom) to ask a question, already knowing the answer

What does 明知故问 mean?

明知故问 (míng zhī gù wèn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(idiom) to ask a question, already knowing the answer

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明MíngMing Dynasty (1368–1644) · surname Ming 知zhīto know · to be aware 故gùhappening · instance 问wènto ask; to inquire

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How to pronounce 明知故问

明知故问

míng zhī gù wèn

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