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清原正本 — “To address a problem fundamentally by tackling its root cause”

清原正本 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to address a problem fundamentally by tackling its root cause”. To get to the bottom of an issue and make thorough corrections. Literally, “Clear the source and rectify the root”.

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清原正本 Pronunciation and Pinyin

清原正本 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
清
qīng11clear, pure, or tranquil
原
yuán10original, primary, plain
正
zhèng5correct, straight, positive
本
běn5root, origin, fundamental, main

Example Sentence with 清原正本

面对复杂的项目难题,我们必须清原正本,从最基本的设计缺陷开始修正。
When facing complex project challenges, we must clear the source and rectify the root, starting with correcting the most fundamental design flaws.

Idioms Related to 清原正本

Synonyms of 清原正本

  • qīng清yuán源zhèng正běn本address the root cause
  • chéng澄yuán源zhèng正běn本address the root cause

More idioms starting with 清

  • qīng清yī一sè色entirely of one kind
  • qīng清lì丽jùn俊yì逸Clear, beautiful, and elegant
  • qīng清jiāo交sù素yǒu友Pure associations, sincere friends
  • qīng清cāng仓pán盘kù库clearance and inventory check
  • qīng清jìng净jì寂miè灭pure tranquility and ultimate liberation
  • qīng清jìng净wú无wéi为tranquility and non-interference
  • qīng清jūn君cè侧remove corrupting influences from a leader
  • qīng清hé和píng平yǔn允gentle, mild, and balanced temperament
  • qīng清shèng圣zhuó浊xián贤euphemism for clear and turbid wine
  • qīng清yè夜mén扪xīn心reflect on one's conscience at night
  • qīng清tiān天bái白rì日in broad daylight
  • qīng清rú如shuǐ水,,míng明rú如jìng镜incorruptible and impartial

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Questions about 清原正本

What does 清原正本 mean?

清原正本 (qīng yuán zhèng běn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to address a problem fundamentally by tackling its root cause”.

How do you pronounce 清原正本?

清原正本 is pronounced qīng yuán zhèng běn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 清原正本 literally mean?

Literally, 清原正本 means “Clear the source and rectify the root”. It is used to mean “to address a problem fundamentally by tackling its root cause”.

What is the Chinese definition of 清原正本?

清理水的源头,扶正树的根。比喻从根本解决问题

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