索隐
suǒ​yǐn

to explore the obscure

suǒ​yǐn to explore the obscure
  1. 索 suǒ verbnoun
    to search
    to search for; to look for; to explore or seek out a solution or answer
  2. 隐 隱 yǐn adjective
    hidden
    (bound form) hidden; secret; latent or dormant; not obvious

suǒ​yǐn textual commentary
  1. 索 suǒ verbnoun
    to search
    to search for; to look for; to explore or seek out a solution or answer
  2. 隐 隱 yǐn
    riddle
    (archaic) a riddle or enigmatic language