明知故問 míng zhī gù wèn

to ask a question, already knowing the answer

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to ask a question, already knowing the answer

Characters

Character Meaning
明 míng HSK 1
bright; (of meaning) clear; to understand
知 zhī HSK 2
to know; to be aware
故 gù HSK 3
therefore; cause; reason
問 wèn
to ask