視微知著 shì wēi zhī zhuó

see big from small; small signs show trends

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. one tiny clue reveals the general trend (idiom); small beginnings show how things will develop

Characters

Character Meaning
視 shì
to look at; to regard; to inspect
微 wēi HSK 4
tiny; slightly; micro-
知 zhī HSK 2
to know; to be aware
著 zhuó HSK 4
aspect particle indicating action in progress