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追究

zhuī jiū
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to investigate
  2. 2. to look into

Word relationships

Related words

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调查
diào chá

investigation

通用词，用于一般调查

Synonyms

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追查
zhuī chá

to try to find out

强调调查过程，如追查线索

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
duī

to sculpt

追
zhuī

to chase

究
jiū

after all