English–Chinese
“trace” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuī sù
Example
我们能追溯到问题的起因。wǒ men néng zhuī sù dào wèn tí de qǐ yīn
We can trace the problem back to its cause.
How to say “trace” in Chinese
“Trace” in Chinese is 追溯 (zhuī sù).
A backward path through evidence or time that reaches an origin, cause, or earlier effective date.
Example sentences with 追溯
记者试图追溯资料来源以确认消息的可靠性。jì zhě shì tú zhuī sù zī liào lái yuán yǐ què rèn xiāo xī de kě kào xìng
The reporter tried to trace the source of the information to confirm the reliability of the news.
Tips for using 追溯
- In everyday conversation, this word has a formal, analytical tone, so it appears more naturally in explanations of causes, records, and historical sources than in quick chats.