English：
A metaphor for taking a small tentative action first to explore the situation before making a formal decision.
中文：
比喻在正式行动前，先采取小规模的试探性举动，摸清情况、探听虚实。
Origin English: This idiom comes from ancient Chinese travel and exploration. People throw stones to test the road conditions or surrounding environment before moving forward, which is extended to tentative exploration.
Origin Chinese: 该成语源自中国古代行路探险，人们前行前扔石头试探路况或周边环境，引申为试探性的探查。
📌 Example 1
We can throw stone ask way before cooperating 🤝
合作前我们可以投石问路
📌 Example 2
He threw stone ask way to test the market 📊
他投石问路试探市场
📌 Example 3
Don't act rashly, throw stone ask way first ⚠️
别贸然行动，先投石问路
📌 Example 4
The company will throw stone ask way to develop new products 🧪
公司会投石问路研发新产品
📌 Example 5
We throw stone ask way to know his attitude 🤔
我们投石问路了解他的态度
📌 Example 6
Throw stone ask way is a wise strategy 🧠
投石问路是明智的策略
📌 Example 7
He threw stone ask way before investing 💰
他投资前投石问路
📌 Example 8
Let's throw stone ask way first, then decide 📝
我们先投石问路，再做决定
📌 Example 9
Throw stone ask way can avoid risks 🛡️
投石问路可以规避风险
You diamond, he stone
你是钻石，他是石头
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多喝热水
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鸡蛋里挑骨头
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马马虎虎；一般般
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炸酱面
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虾饺
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麻辣小龙虾
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