寻根拔树 — “To get rid of a problem root and branch”
寻根拔树 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to get rid of a problem root and branch”. To eradicate the source of trouble to prevent future harm. Literally, “search for roots, pull out trees”.
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寻根拔树 Pronunciation and Pinyin
寻根拔树 Character Breakdown
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为了公司的长远发展，我们必须寻根拔树，彻底解决生产线上的安全隐患。
For the company's long-term development, we must eradicate the safety hazards on the production line completely.
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- xún寻bì弊suǒ索xiá瑕to nitpick and find fault
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What does 寻根拔树 mean?
寻根拔树 (xún gēn bá shù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to get rid of a problem root and branch”.
How do you pronounce 寻根拔树?
寻根拔树 is pronounced xún gēn bá shù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 寻根拔树 literally mean?
Literally, 寻根拔树 means “search for roots, pull out trees”. It is used to mean “to get rid of a problem root and branch”.
What is the Chinese definition of 寻根拔树?
犹斩草除根。比喻除去祸根，以免后患。