Definition
追究 means 'to investigate' with a focus on assigning blame or responsibility — it's used when authorities look into wrongdoing or hold someone accountable. This contrasts with 研究 (research/study a topic) and 追问 (press for an answer in conversation). It's more formal and legalistic than 追 (chase/investigate generally).
verb
to investigateto look into (a matter, responsibility, etc.)
Examples
- 追究。Tā juédìng bú zài zhuī jiū zhè jiàn shì le.He decided not to investigate this matter any further.
- 追究。Jǐngchá zhèngzài zhuī jiū shìgù de yuányīn.The police are looking into the cause of the accident.
- 追究。Gōngsī yídìng huì zhuī jiū tā de zérèn.The company will certainly hold him accountable.
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