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追究

zhuījiū
verb HSK 6 #10,431

Meanings

  1. 1 to investigate and hold accountable
  2. 2 to look into; to pursue responsibility

Characters

追
zhuī
to chase; to pursue
究
jiū
to investigate; to look into
To pursue and investigate - to hold someone accountable.

Examples

HSK 3
这件事我们一定要追究到底。
Zhè jiàn shì wǒmen yīdìng yào zhuījiū dàodǐ.
We must investigate this matter thoroughly.
HSK 5
违反规定的人将被追究责任。
Wéifǎn guīdìng de rén jiāng bèi zhuījiū zérèn.
Those who violate the rules will be held accountable.
HSK 7-9
公司不再追究他的过错。
Gōngsī búzài zhuījiū tā de guòcuò.
The company will no longer pursue his mistakes.

Tips

usage
追究 almost always appears with 责任 (zérèn, responsibility): 追究责任 = to hold someone responsible/accountable. It's a formal/legal term.

Stroke Order

追 zhuī
究 jiū