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明知故问

míng zhī gù wèn

4-character word Traditional 明知故問

What 明知故问 means

1. idiomto ask a question, already knowing the answer

The characters in 明知故问

• 明míngbright; opposite: dark 暗; (of meaning) clear
• 知zhīto know; to be aware
• 故gùhappening; instance; reason
• 问wènto ask; to inquire

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