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走马观花
zǒu mǎ guān huā
What 走马观花 means
- 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
The characters in 走马观花
- 走zǒuto walk; to go; to run
- 马mǎhorse; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess
- 观guānto look at; to watch; to observe
- 花huāflower; blossom; fancy pattern
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