Definition
The verb 寻踪 means 'to track down' or 'to search for traces or clues of something'. It is a formal, written Chinese word often used in contexts like criminal investigation, archaeology, historical research, or any systematic search for hidden evidence. Note that the standard pronunciation is xún zōng, not xín.
v
to track downto search for traces (of something or someone)
Examples
- 寻踪。Zhēntàn zhèngzài xín ànjiàn de guānjiàn xiànsuǒ.The detective is tracking down key clues in the case.
- 寻踪。Kǎogǔxuéjiā zài zhè piàn qūyù xín gǔdài wénmíng de yíjì.Archaeologists are searching for traces of ancient civilization in this area.
- 寻踪。Tāmen huā le sān nián shíjiān xín shīzōng de tànxiǎnduì.They spent three years tracking down the lost expedition team.
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