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探幽索隐 — “To delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries”

探幽索隐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries”. To investigate profound truths and uncover secrets. Literally, “Explore the profound, seek the hidden”.

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探幽索隐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

探幽索隐 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
探
tàn11explore, investigate, visit
幽
yōu9secluded, quiet, and dim
索
suǒ10seek, rope, demand
隐
yǐn11to hide or conceal

Example Sentence with 探幽索隐

这位学者一生致力于探幽索隐,希望能揭示宇宙的奥秘。
This scholar dedicated his life to delving into the obscure and exploring hidden mysteries, hoping to unveil the secrets of the universe.

Idioms Related to 探幽索隐

Synonyms of 探幽索隐

  • 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ào奥suǒ索yǐn隐explore profound and hidden mysteries
  • tàn探yōu幽qióng穷zé赜explore profound and abstruse principles
  • 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 探幽索隐

What does 探幽索隐 mean?

探幽索隐 (tàn yōu suǒ yǐn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries”.

How do you pronounce 探幽索隐?

探幽索隐 is pronounced tàn yōu suǒ yǐn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 探幽索隐 literally mean?

Literally, 探幽索隐 means “Explore the profound, seek the hidden”. It is used to mean “to delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries”.

What is the Chinese definition of 探幽索隐?

探探究深奥的道理,搜索隐秘的事情。同“探赜索隐”。

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