询根问底 in English xun2 gen1 wen4 di3 Meaning

Meanings

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

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Pinyin

xun2 gen1 wen4 di3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

xun2to ask about gen1root wen4to ask di3(equivalent to 的 as possessive particle)