小中见大 xiǎo zhōng jiàn dà

DEFINITIONS

  1. emphasizes details and specifics to reveal a broader, more comprehensive perspective; paying attention to small things can lead to the discovery of major truths or principles

CHARACTERS

小 xiǎo
HSK 1
small, tiny, insignificant
中 zhōng
HSK 1
central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
见 jiàn
HSK 1
see, observe, behold; perceive
大 dà
HSK 1
big, great, vast, large, high