Writing
追溯 (zhuī sù) — how to say "to trace back to" in Chinese
追溯
To trace back to
verb
Character composition
追
to chase
溯
to go upstream
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
追溯历史
zhuīsù lìshǐ
to trace back history
Examples
这个习俗的历史可以追溯到古代。
The history of this custom can be traced back to ancient times.
这个传统可以追溯。
This tradition can be traced.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to trace back to" in Chinese?
"to trace back to" in Chinese is 追溯 (zhuī sù).
What does 追溯 mean in English?
追溯 (zhuī sù) means "To trace back to".
How is 追溯 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhuī sù (written as zhui su, zhuisu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to trace back to" in Chinese characters?
It is written 追溯: 追 has 9 strokes, 溯 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 追溯?
追溯 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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