沿流溯源 — “To follow a stream to its source”
沿流溯源 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to follow a stream to its source”. (figuratively) to trace something to its origin; to get to the bottom of an issue; to investigate the root cause. Literally, “Follow the stream, trace the source”.
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What does 沿流溯源 mean?
沿流溯源 (yán liú sù yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to follow a stream to its source”.
How do you pronounce 沿流溯源?
沿流溯源 is pronounced yán liú sù yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 沿流溯源 literally mean?
Literally, 沿流溯源 means “Follow the stream, trace the source”. It is used to mean “to follow a stream to its source”.
What is the Chinese definition of 沿流溯源?
沿：顺着。循着水流寻找源头。比喻深究事物的本末