4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 886

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「尋根問底」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「尋根問底」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Seek the roots. Generally refers to asking the reason for something. Same as “get to the bottom of something”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xún gēn wèn dǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cham4 gan1 man6 dai2

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.