The term "溯源" is pronounced as "sùyuán" in Mandarin Chinese. Here’s the phonetic breakdown:
- "溯" (sù) is pronounced as /sù/, with a fourth tone, which is a falling tone.
- "源" (yuán) is pronounced as /yuán/, with a second tone, which is a rising tone.
So, when combined, "溯源" is pronounced as /sù yuán/. This term means "to trace the origin" or "to seek the source" in English, referring to the act of investigating or finding the origins of something.