观衅伺隙 guān xìn sì xì

lit. to look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. to look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom)
  2. 2. fig. to search out one's opponent's weak points
  3. 3. to look for the Achilles' heel

Characters

Character Meaning
观 guān HSK 4
point of view; concept; to watch
衅 xìn HSK 6
quarrel; dispute; a blood sacrifice (arch.)
伺 sì HSK 6
to wait on; to wait; to watch
隙 xì HSK 6
gap or interval; crack; crevice