询根问底 — “To make a thorough inquiry”
询根问底 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a thorough inquiry”. To get to the bottom of the matter; to probe deeply into the whys and wherefores. Literally, “Inquire into the roots and question the bottom”.
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询根问底 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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老师对学生作业中的错误询根问底，帮助他彻底理解了概念。
The teacher thoroughly inquired into the student's mistakes in his homework, helping him completely understand the concept.
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Synonyms of 询根问底
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- xún询shì事kǎo考yán言inquire into deeds and examine words
- xún询yú于chú刍ráo荛consult with common people
- xún询móu谋qiān佥tóng同all opinions concur after consultation
- xún询móu谋zī咨dù度Consult, discuss, and deliberate extensively
- xún询móu谋zī谘dù度consult, deliberate, and plan thoroughly
- xún询qiān迁xún询móu谋consult the populace on major decisions
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Open the tool →Questions about 询根问底
What does 询根问底 mean?
询根问底 (xún gēn wèn dǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a thorough inquiry”.
How do you pronounce 询根问底?
询根问底 is pronounced xún gēn wèn dǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 询根问底 literally mean?
Literally, 询根问底 means “Inquire into the roots and question the bottom”. It is used to mean “to make a thorough inquiry”.
What is the Chinese definition of 询根问底?
指询问事情的详细原委，问个水落石出。