Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
董事会只制定战略方向,不应过问每一笔日常采购。Dǒngshìhuì zhǐ zhìdìng zhànlüè fāngxiàng, bù yīng guòwèn měi yì bǐ rìcháng cǎigòu.The board should only set the strategic direction and should not involve itself in every routine purchase.
这是我们家的私事,请你别过问。Zhè shì wǒmen jiā de sīshì, qǐng nǐ bié guòwèn.This is our family's private matter, so please don't interfere.
爸爸很少过问我的学习,只要我开心就好。Bàba hěn shǎo guòwèn wǒ de xuéxí, zhǐyào wǒ kāixīn jiù hǎo.Dad rarely asks about my studies; as long as I'm happy, that's enough.