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to trace sth back to its origin

追本溯源
zhuī běn sù yuán
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to get to the heart of the matter追根究底zhuī gēn jiū dǐlit. to follow the vine to get to the melon · to track sth following clues顺藤摸瓜shùn téng mō guāmake a thorough investigation of a thing · follow up the stream and seek the source沿波讨源yán bō tǎo yuán
Antonyms
(lit.) to stop after taking just a sip (idiom); (fig.) to gain only a superficial knowledge of sth and then stop浅尝辄止qiǎn cháng zhé zhǐflickering light and passing shadows (idiom) · blurred scenery · cursory · superficial浮光掠影fú guāng lu:è yǐnglit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom); a fleeting glance in passing · fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation · to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information走马观花zǒu mǎ guān huā
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