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追查 (zhuīchá) - use 追究 when focusing on accountability or responsibility, while 追查 emphasizes the act of searching or tracking down information.
Be careful with the context in which you use 追究, as it often implies a degree of seriousness or formality. Common collocations include 追究责任 (zhui1 jiu1 ze2 ren4 - investigate responsibility) and 追究事实 (zhui1 jiu1 shi4 shi4 - look into the facts). Avoid using it in casual conversations where lighter terms may be more appropriate.
As an HSK 6 word, 追究 builds on the concepts of investigation and accountability, which are common in higher-level discussions. Students should focus on using it in more formal settings and understanding its implications in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 追究 with 追寻 (zhui1 xun2 - to seek), which means to search for something without the implication of accountability. For example, saying '我想追究这个问题' (I want to seek this question) should instead be '我想追究这个问题的责任' (I want to investigate the responsibility of this issue).
Pronunciation of 追究
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How to say to investigate in Chinese
“to investigate” in Chinese is追究
追究 (zhui1 jiu1) means to investigate or to look into a matter, typically with a focus on accountability or responsibility. This term is often used in legal, academic, or professional contexts where there is a need to clarify facts or determine culpability.
When to use 追究
Be careful with the context in which you use 追究, as it often implies a degree of seriousness or formality. Common collocations include 追究责任 (zhui1 jiu1 ze2 ren4 - investigate responsibility) and 追究事实 (zhui1 jiu1 shi4 shi4 - look into the facts). Avoid using it in casual conversations where lighter terms may be more appropriate.
追究 or something close to it
追查 (zhuīchá) - use 追究 when focusing on accountability or responsibility, while 追查 emphasizes the act of searching or tracking down information.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 追究 with 追寻 (zhui1 xun2 - to seek), which means to search for something without the implication of accountability. For example, saying '我想追究这个问题' (I want to seek this question) should instead be '我想追究这个问题的责任' (I want to investigate the responsibility of this issue).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 追究
调查 (diao4 cha2) means to investigate in a broader sense, often used for surveys or research, while 追究 specifically implies looking into an issue to hold someone accountable.
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