追究

zhuī jiū

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to investigate
2. to look into

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 调查 diào chá 调查 diào chá investigation 通用词，用于一般调查: investigation

Synonyms

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• 追查 zhuī chá 追查 zhuī chá to try to find out 强调调查过程，如追查线索: to try to find out

Usage notes

Collocations

追究 often pairs with 责任, as in 追究责任 (to hold accountable).

Common mistakes

Avoid using 追究 for simple fact-finding; it implies assigning blame or accountability.

Example Sentences

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公司决定 追究 他的责任。

The company decided to hold him accountable.

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Child Words of 追究

• 追 追 duī: to sculpt
• 追 追 zhuī: to chase
• 究 究 jiū: after all