走馬觀花

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lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom); a fleeting glance in passing · fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation · to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom); a fleeting glance in passing
  2. fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation
  3. to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information

Written Forms

走馬觀花Traditional · Main Form
走马观花Alternate Form

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