察察而明
Chinese
examine; inquire; observe examine; inquire; observe; inspect; look into; to examine | examine; inquire; observe examine; inquire; observe; inspect; look into; to examine | and; as well as; but (not) and; as well as; but (not); yet (not); (shows causal relation); (shows change of state); (shows contrast) | clear; bright; to understand clear; bright; to understand; next; the Ming dynasty | ||
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trad. (察察而明) | 察 | 察 | 而 | 明 | |
simp. #(察察而明) | 察 | 察 | 而 | 明 |
Pronunciation
Idiom
察察而明
- to think one is discerning and shrewd for focusing on minutiae, but neglecting the bigger picture
Synonyms
- 察察為明/察察为明 (chácháwéimíng)