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溯源穷流 — “To trace to the source and explore the ramifications”

溯源穷流 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace to the source and explore the ramifications”. To investigate the origin and development of something thoroughly. Literally, “trace the source and exhaust the streams/branches”.

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溯源穷流 Pronunciation and Pinyin

溯源穷流 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
溯
sù13trace back to the source
源
yuán13source or origin
穷
qióng7poor, exhausted, investigate
流
liú10to flow, circulate, or spread

Example Sentence with 溯源穷流

在研究任何复杂问题时,我们都应该溯源穷流,才能真正把握其本质。
When studying any complex problem, we should trace it back to its source and explore all its ramifications to truly grasp its essence.

Idioms Related to 溯源穷流

Synonyms of 溯源穷流

  • 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liú流zhuī追yuán源trace back to the source
  • sù溯duān端jìng竟wěi委trace from beginning to end

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Questions about 溯源穷流

What does 溯源穷流 mean?

溯源穷流 (sù yuán qióng liú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace to the source and explore the ramifications”.

How do you pronounce 溯源穷流?

溯源穷流 is pronounced sù yuán qióng liú in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 溯源穷流 literally mean?

Literally, 溯源穷流 means “trace the source and exhaust the streams/branches”. It is used to mean “to trace to the source and explore the ramifications”.

What is the Chinese definition of 溯源穷流?

上溯本源,穷尽支流。比喻寻究事物的起始演变。

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