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溯流追源 — “To trace the stream back to its source”

溯流追源 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace the stream back to its source”. To get to the bottom of something; to investigate the origin and development of an event or issue. Literally, “trace the current and pursue the source”.

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溯流追源 Pronunciation and Pinyin

溯流追源 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
溯
sù13trace back to the source
流
liú10to flow, circulate, or spread
追
zhuī10chase, pursue, seek
源
yuán13source or origin

Example Sentence with 溯流追源

为了深入了解这项传统工艺的演变,研究团队决定溯流追源,从最古老的文献开始查阅
To gain a deep understanding of the evolution of this traditional craft, the research team decided to trace it back to its source, starting with the oldest documents.

Idioms Related to 溯流追源

Synonyms of 溯流追源

  • sù溯liú流qióng穷yuán源trace to the source

More idioms starting with 溯

  • sù溯shuǐ水xíng行zhōu舟sail a boat upstream
  • sù溯liú流cóng从yuán源trace back to the source
  • sù溯liú流cú徂yuán源trace back to the source
  • sù溯liú流qiú求yuán源trace to the source
  • sù溯yuán源qióng穷liú流trace to the source and explore ramifications
  • sù溯duān端jìng竟wěi委trace from beginning to end

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Questions about 溯流追源

What does 溯流追源 mean?

溯流追源 (sù liú zhuī yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace the stream back to its source”.

How do you pronounce 溯流追源?

溯流追源 is pronounced sù liú zhuī yuán in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 溯流追源 literally mean?

Literally, 溯流追源 means “trace the current and pursue the source”. It is used to mean “to trace the stream back to its source”.

What is the Chinese definition of 溯流追源?

犹溯流穷源。比喻寻究事物的起始演变。

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