順藤摸瓜 shùn téng mō guā

to track sth following clues

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to track sth following clues
  2. 2. lit. to follow the vine to get to the melon

Characters

Character Meaning
順 shùn
to follow; along; to obey
藤 téng
vine; rattan; cane
摸 mō HSK 5
to touch; to feel with the hand; to stroke
瓜 guā HSK 2
melon; gourd; squash