问题 (wèntí) — question / problem

问题 (wèntí)

A noun with two important uses. It means both "question" (something you ask) and "problem" (something that needs solving). Context makes the meaning clear. In a classroom, 有问题吗 means "any questions?" In daily life, 有问题 means "there is a problem."

Meanings

1. [noun] Question, inquiry.
2. [noun] Problem, issue, difficulty.

Example Sentences

老师，我有一个问题。 Lǎoshī, wǒ yǒu yīgè wèntí. Teacher, I have a question.

这道题的问题在哪里？ Zhè dào tí de wèntí zài nǎlǐ? Where is the problem with this exercise?

没问题，我可以帮你。 Méi wèntí, wǒ kěyǐ bāng nǐ. No problem, I can help you.

这个问题很难回答。 Zhège wèntí hěn nán huídá. This question is very hard to answer.

Collocations

Memory Hook

问 means "ask" and 题 means "topic/subject." A 问题 is a topic you ask about, but also a topic that demands resolution. Both "question" and "problem" live in the same word.