来龙去脉

lái lóng qù mài

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom)
2. (fig.) the whole sequence of events
3. causes and effects

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item

脉络

mài luò

arteries and veins

比喻条理或头绪

Synonyms

2 items

前因后果

qián yīn hòu guǒ

cause and effects (idiom); entire process of development

用于指事件的整个经过，包括起因和结果

始末

shǐ mò

whole story

指事情从开始到结束的整个过程

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“弄清”“了解”“讲述”等动词搭配，如“弄清事情的来龙去脉”。

Formality

用于正式或文学语境，常用于分析事件或描述情况。

Example Sentences

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我们需要弄清楚这件事的来龙去脉。

We need to figure out the whole story of this matter.

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Child Words of 来龙去脉

to come

to go

dragon