🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

质询

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhìxún

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Interpellation/ˌɪn.təˈpɛl.eɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"在会议上,质询是监督政府行为的重要方式。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of questioning or interrogating someone, especially in a formal context.

    "During the parliamentary session, the opposition party initiated an interpellation to hold the government accountable for its policies."
  2. 2

    A formal request for information or clarification from a government official or body.

    "The senator's interpellation aimed to clarify the administration's stance on environmental regulations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'interpellation' originates from the Latin 'interpellare', meaning 'to interrupt' or 'to call upon'. It was adopted into French in the 19th century, where it took on political connotations related to questioning government officials.

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