瞎子摸象(xiā zi mō xiàng)

4 characters

blind people touch an elephant…

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blindFull guide →
to feel with the handFull guide →
elephantFull guide →

Word information

Pinyin
xiā zi mō xiàng
Meaning
blind people touch an elephant (idiom, from Nirvana sutra 大般涅盘经); fig. unable to see the big picture
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
Same

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