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追究
zhuījiū
Description
"追究"的意思是仔细地查问一件事的原因或者谁应该负责任。
"追究" means to carefully investigate the cause of something or who should be held responsible.
我们常常说"追究责任"，就是要弄清楚是谁做错了。
We often say "追究责任", which means to find out who made the mistake.
Meanings
追究zhuījiū
to investigate; to look into thoroughly
警察在追究这件事的原因。
The police are investigating the cause of this matter.
追究zhuījiū
to hold accountable; to pursue responsibility
公司要追究他的责任。
The company wants to hold him accountable.
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Notes
- Etymology
追 (to pursue) + 究 (to investigate), both meaning to trace a matter thoroughly.
- Nuance
often paired with 责任 to mean holding someone accountable for a fault.
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