明知故问 in English ming2 zhi1 gu4 wen4 Meaning

Meanings

  • to ask a question, already knowing the answer

Simplified Characters

明 知 故 问

Traditional Characters

明 知 故 問

Pinyin

ming2 zhi1 gu4 wen4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 知zhi1to know 故gu4happening 问wen4to ask