English–Chinese
“root cause” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingēn yuán
Example
问题的根源在于沟通不良。wèn tí de gēn yuán zài yú gōu tōng bù liáng
The root cause of the problem is poor communication.
How to say “root cause” in Chinese
“Root cause” in Chinese is 根源 (gēn yuán).
The concealed point where a problem takes root and its course begins.
Example sentences with 根源
追溯根源有助于预防类似事件再次发生。zhuī sù gēn yuán yǒu zhù yú yù fáng lèi sì shì jiàn zài cì fā shēng
Tracing the root cause helps prevent similar events from happening again.
Tips for using 根源
- In everyday conversation, it sounds analytical and somewhat formal, so it fits discussions of recurring problems, systems, and social issues better than casual talk about a small mishap.