不求甚解

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lit. not requiring a detailed understanding (idiom); only looking for an overview · not bothered with the details · superficial

Meanings

  1. lit. not requiring a detailed understanding (idiom); only looking for an overview
  2. not bothered with the details
  3. superficial
  4. content with shallow understanding

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