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追根求源

Mandarin · pinyin zhuī gēn qiú yuán

Meanings

  1. to track sth to its roots
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追
zhuī · pursue, chase after; expel
根
gēn · root, base(d on); foundation
求
qiú · seek; demand, request; beseech
源
yuán · spring; source, head; surname
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1–1–2–2 · zhui1 gen1 qiu2 yuan2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zeoi1 gan1 kau4 jyun4

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zeoi1 gan1 kau4 jyun4

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