追究

• 拼音: zhuī jiū
• 汉字拆解: 追 = 辶 (walk) + 𠂤 (phonetic), to chase; 究 = 穴 (cave) + 九 (phonetic), to investigate thoroughly

含义

To investigate and hold accountable; to look into responsibility; to pursue the matter.

A formal term meaning to investigate who is responsible for something wrong and ensure they face consequences. Commonly used in legal, administrative, and formal contexts. Often paired with 责任 (responsibility) as in 追究责任.

例句

1. 公司决定追究相关负责人的责任，涉事员工已被停职调查。
2. 这起事故造成了严重后果，必须追究到底，给受害者一个交代。
3. 如果合同条款被违反，我们保留追究法律责任的权利。

用法指南

语境: legal, administrative, workplace

语气: serious

正确说法

• 必须追究他的责任。(We must hold him accountable.)
• 这件事不能不追究。(This matter cannot go uninvestigated.)

错误说法

• 我要追究你为什么迟到。(Too formal for casual situations — just ask 你为什么迟到)

起源与历史

Compound of 追 (to chase, pursue) and 究 (to investigate thoroughly). Together they convey pursuing a matter to get to the bottom of it and assign blame.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal