端本清源 — “To address the root causes and make fundamental improvements”
端本清源 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to address the root causes and make fundamental improvements”. To rectify a situation by tackling its source. Literally, “rectify the root, cleanse the source”.
端本清源 Pronunciation and Pinyin
端本清源 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 端本清源
Idioms Related to 端本清源
Synonyms of 端本清源
Recommended tools
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Picture Worksheets
Chinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets
Open the tool →
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →Questions about 端本清源
What does 端本清源 mean?
端本清源 (duān běn qīng yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to address the root causes and make fundamental improvements”.
How do you pronounce 端本清源?
端本清源 is pronounced duān běn qīng yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 端本清源 literally mean?
Literally, 端本清源 means “rectify the root, cleanse the source”. It is used to mean “to address the root causes and make fundamental improvements”.
What is the Chinese definition of 端本清源?
端：端正，清理；本：根本；源：根源。指从根本上加以整顿清理