Definition

1. Verb:

   • To question / to interrogate: The primary meaning of "phát vấn" is to ask questions in a systematic, probing, or formal manner, often to elicit information, test knowledge, or stimulate thought. It implies a deliberate and structured questioning process.

2. Noun (as part of a compound):

   • Questioning / interrogation: Refers to the act or method of systematic questioning.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Phóng viên đã phát vấn thị trưởng về vụ việc. (The reporter questioned the mayor about the incident.)
  • Giáo viên phát vấn học sinh để kiểm tra sự hiểu bài. (The teacher questioned the students to check their understanding of the lesson.)

Advanced Usage

• "Phương pháp phát vấn": The maieutic or Socratic method. This is a pedagogical technique of asking a series of guided questions to help a person discover knowledge or clarify ideas for themselves.
  • Socrates nổi tiếng với phương pháp phát vấn. (Socrates was famous for the maieutic method.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chất vấn (v): to interrogate, to question (often in a challenging, demanding, or official context, like in a parliamentary setting).

  • Đại biểu Quốc hội chất vấn Bộ trưởng. (The National Assembly delegate interrogated the Minister.)

• Hỏi (v): to ask (a general, neutral term for posing a question).

  • Tôi muốn hỏi bạn một câu. (I want to ask you a question.)

Synonyms

• To interrogate: To ask questions formally and systematically.
• To quiz: To question someone closely.
• To examine: To inspect or inquire into thoroughly.

Related Terms

• Vấn đáp (n): oral examination, viva voce. A formal question-and-answer session, often for testing or debate.
  • Thi vấn đáp thường căng thẳng. (Oral exams are often stressful.)

1. Phương pháp phát vấn
2. Maieutic method