盘根究底 in English pan2 gen1 jiu1 di3 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to examine roots and inquire at the base (idiomatic expression); to get to the bottom of sth

Simplified Characters

盘 根 究 底

Traditional Characters

盤 根 究 底

Pinyin

pan2 gen1 jiu1 di3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

盘pan2plate 根gen1root 究jiu1after all 底di3(equivalent to 的 as possessive particle)