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探奥索隐 — “To explore profound and hidden mysteries”

探奥索隐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to explore profound and hidden mysteries”. To delve into subtle and recondite truths. Literally, “explore profound, seek hidden”.

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探奥索隐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

探奥索隐 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
探
tàn11explore, investigate, visit
奥
ào12profound and mysterious
索
suǒ10seek, rope, demand
隐
yǐn11to hide or conceal

Example Sentence with 探奥索隐

这位科学家一生致力于探奥索隐,希望能揭示生命起源的奥秘。
This scientist dedicated his life to exploring profound and hidden mysteries, hoping to unveil the secrets of the origin of life.

Idioms Related to 探奥索隐

Synonyms of 探奥索隐

  • tàn探zé赜suǒ索yǐn隐delve into profound mysteries

More idioms starting with 探

  • tàn探wán丸jiè借kè客Knight-errant seeking help for revenge
  • tàn探kǒu口ér而chū出blurt out without thinking
  • tàn探náng囊qǔ取wù物as easy as taking candy from a baby
  • tàn探náng囊qū胠qiè箧pickpocket and pry open boxes
  • tàn探tóu头tàn探nǎo脑pop one's head out and peer about furtively
  • tàn探tóu头suō缩nǎo脑peek around cautiously and timidly
  • tàn探qí奇qióng穷yì异explore wonders and exhaust rarities
  • tàn探qí奇fǎng访shèng胜explore wonders and scenic spots
  • tàn探yōu幽qióng穷zé赜explore profound and abstruse principles
  • tàn探yōu幽suǒ索yǐn隐delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries
  • tàn探yì异wán玩qí奇explore unusual places and admire wonders
  • tàn探shǒu手kě可dé得within easy reach

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Questions about 探奥索隐

What does 探奥索隐 mean?

探奥索隐 (tàn ào suǒ yǐn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to explore profound and hidden mysteries”.

How do you pronounce 探奥索隐?

探奥索隐 is pronounced tàn ào suǒ yǐn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 探奥索隐 literally mean?

Literally, 探奥索隐 means “explore profound, seek hidden”. It is used to mean “to explore profound and hidden mysteries”.

What is the Chinese definition of 探奥索隐?

奥:深奥;隐:秘密。探索幽深隐微的事理

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