溯流求源 — “To trace something back to its origin or source”
溯流求源 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace something back to its origin or source”. To investigate the root cause or development of an issue. Literally, “Trace the stream to its source; Go upstream to seek the origin”.
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What does 溯流求源 mean?
溯流求源 (sù liú qiú yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace something back to its origin or source”.
How do you pronounce 溯流求源?
溯流求源 is pronounced sù liú qiú yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 溯流求源 literally mean?
Literally, 溯流求源 means “Trace the stream to its source; Go upstream to seek the origin”. It is used to mean “to trace something back to its origin or source”.
What is the Chinese definition of 溯流求源?
比喻寻究事物的起始演变。同“溯流穷源”。