追根溯源

追根溯源 zhuī gēn yuán ㄓㄨㄟ ㄍㄣ ㄙㄨˋ ㄩㄢˊ zeoi1 gan1 sou3 jyun4

  • to pursue sth back to its origins
  • to trace back to the source
  • to get to the bottom of sth

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 追 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 若追根溯源,绝大多数美国人都是移民。 Most Americans are descended from immigrants.
  • 如果追根溯源的话,绝大多数美国人都是移民。 Most Americans are descended from immigrants.

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