Definition
寻根究底 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to get to the bottom of things' or 'to inquire deeply into'. It describes a thorough investigation or persistent questioning to uncover the truth. You can use it in contexts like research, detective work, or daily curiosity-driven questioning.
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to get to the bottom of thingsto probe deeply intoto inquire thoroughly
Examples
- 寻根究底。Zhège kēxuéjiā xǐhuan duì wèntí xín.This scientist likes to get to the bottom of problems.
- 寻根究底，。Zhēntàn zǒngshì xín, bú fàngguò rènhé xìjié.The detective always probes deeply, never missing any detail.
- ，寻根究底。Tā wèn le hěn duō wèntí, fēi yào xín bùkě.He asked many questions, insisting on getting to the bottom of it.
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