蜻蜓點水
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lit. the dragonfly touches the water lightly
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superficial contact (idiom)
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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use
- Literally
- a dragonfly touches the water
- Meaning
- Working superficially, only going through the motions without going deep. Critical.
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