推本溯源 — “To trace to the very source”
推本溯源 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace to the very source”. To get to the bottom of something; to investigate the root cause. Literally, “push to the root and trace the source”.
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推本溯源 Pronunciation and Pinyin
推本溯源 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 推本溯源
在制定长期计划时，我们需要推本溯源，分析过去的经验教训
When formulating long-term plans, we need to trace back to the source and analyze past experiences and lessons.
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Synonyms of 推本溯源
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What does 推本溯源 mean?
推本溯源 (tuī běn sù yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to trace to the very source”.
How do you pronounce 推本溯源?
推本溯源 is pronounced tuī běn sù yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 推本溯源 literally mean?
Literally, 推本溯源 means “push to the root and trace the source”. It is used to mean “to trace to the very source”.
What is the Chinese definition of 推本溯源?
探索根源，寻找原因。