走馬觀花 zǒu mǎ guān huā

only a quick look; superficial understanding

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
走 zǒu HSK 2
to go; to walk; to leave
馬 mǎ
horse; surname Ma
觀 guān
point of view; concept; to watch
花 huā HSK 3
to spend (money, time); flower; blossom