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The word 质疑 is formed by combining the character 质, which here means "to question" or "to challenge", with the character 疑, meaning "doubt" or "suspicion". In this compound, 质 functions as the verb component expressing the action, and 疑 acts as the nominal object, so the literal sense is "to question doubt", conveying the meaning of raising doubts or challenging something.

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我质疑他的观点。

Wǒ zhìyí tā de guāndiǎn.

I question his viewpoint.

学生们质疑老师的解释。

Xuéshēngmen zhìyí lǎoshī de jiěshì.

The students question the teacher's explanation.

如果你质疑这个决定，请提出理由。

Rúguǒ nǐ zhìyí zhège juédìng, qǐng tíchū lǐyóu.

If you question this decision, please provide reasons.

科学家们质疑这项研究的方法。

Kēxuéjiāmen zhìyí zhè xiàng yánjiū de fāngfǎ.

Scientists question the methodology of this research.

公众对政府的报告提出了质疑。

Gōngzhòng duì zhèngfǔ de bàogào tíchūle zhìyí.

The public has raised doubts about the government's report.

Word Definition - 质疑

zhì yí to call into question; to question (truth or validity)

Individual Character Details

质 zhì
疑 yí