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