| 明知故问 |
míng zhī gù wèn |
(idiom) to ask a question, already knowing the answer |
| 明 |
Míng |
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God |
| 明 |
míng |
bright / opposite: dark 暗 / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods |
| 明知 |
míng zhī |
to be fully aware of / to know perfectly well |
| 知 |
zhī |
to know / to be aware |
| 故 |
gù |
happening / instance / reason / cause / intentional / former / old / friend / therefore / hence / (of people) to die, dead |
| 问 |
wèn |
to ask; to inquire |