追根究底
zhuī
gēn
jiū
dǐ

Definitions

  1. 1. to get to the heart of the matter

Components

  • 追根 zhuī gēn – to trace sth back to its source
  • 究 jiū – after all
  • 底 dǐ – background

Related Words

  • 追根究底儿 zhuī gēn jiū dǐ r – to get to the heart of the matter