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Using 追究 (zhuījiū) to express investigating responsibility
Structure
追究 + 责任/Object
Explanation
追究 means "to investigate and hold accountable" or "to look into (responsibility)" and is used when someone intends to determine who is at fault and ensure consequences. It is a formal verb common in legal and official contexts, as in 追究责任 (investigate and assign responsibility).
Examples
如果出了问题，我们一定会追究相关人员的责任。
Rúguǒ chūle wèntí, wǒmen yīdìng huì zhuījiū xiāngguān rényuán de zérèn.
If something goes wrong, we will definitely hold the relevant personnel accountable.
公司表示将依法追究泄露信息者的法律责任。
Gōngsī biǎoshì jiāng yīfǎ zhuījiū xièlòu xìnxīzhě de fǎlǜ zérèn.
The company stated it will pursue legal action against those who leaked the information.
这次事故的原因必须追究到底。
Zhè cì shìgù de yuányīn bìxū zhuījiū dào dǐ.
The cause of this accident must be investigated thoroughly.