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The character 诘, whose traditional form is 詰, combines the semantic component 言 (speech) with the phonetic component 吉 (jié), indicating its inherent connection to verbal inquiry through both meaning and sound. Originally denoting the act of interrogation or close questioning, this meaning has continued as the character's primary sense, evident in modern compounds such as 诘问 (interrogate) and 反诘 (retort). The simplified form 诘 alters the semantic element to 讠 while keeping the phonetic 吉, and though the character's usage has occasionally broadened to include general examination or scrutiny, its core association with formal questioning remains consistent.
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他反复诘问对方。
老师诘问学生的答案。
记者不断诘问官员关于事件。
会议上他尖锐地诘问提案。
在严厉的诘问下，他终于承认错误。
她面对一连串的诘问却保持冷静。
律师在法庭上盘诘证人。
哲学家的诘问深入真理的本质。