走马看花 zǒu mǎ kàn huā

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

走 zǒu
HSK 2
walk, go on foot; run; leave
马 mǎ
HSK 3
horse; surname; KangXi radical 187
看 kàn
HSK 1
look, see; examine, scrutinize
花 huā
HSK 3
flower; blossoms