📂 Lost in Translation

Walk horse see flower (走马观花) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Walk horse see flower

Chinese:走马观花

Type:Lost in Translation / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A literal Chinglish from Chinese idiom, meaning looking at things roughly and casually without careful observation, corresponding to "zǒu mǎ guān huā".

中文:
直译自中文成语“走马观花”的中式英语,指粗略、随意地看事物,不仔细观察。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

This Chinglish translates the classic Chinese idiom "走马观花". Standard English uses "gain a superficial understanding through cursory observation" or "cast a passing glance". It originates from ancient Chinese poetry and stories.
该中式英语翻译经典中文成语“走马观花”,标准英语为cast a passing glance,源自中国古代诗词典故。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
1. You walk horse see flower, can't find details. 🔍
2. Don't walk horse see flower when you visit the museum. 🏛️
3. He reads books walk horse see flower, no gain. 📚
4. She travels walk horse see flower, takes few photos. 📷
5. Walk horse see flower can't learn well. 📝
6. Look carefully, don't walk horse see flower. 👀
7. The tour is walk horse see flower, too fast. 🚌
8. Stop walk horse see flower, focus on it. 🎯

你走马观花,发现不了细节。
参观博物馆别走马观花。
他看书走马观花,毫无收获。
她旅行走马观花,没拍几张照。
走马观花式学习学不好。
仔细看,别走马观花。
旅行团走马观花,太快了。
别走马观花,专心一点。

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