浮光掠影

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Chinese

light reflected off the water's surface
image that flashes before one's eyes; sketch; glimpse
 
simp. and trad.
(浮光掠影)
浮光 掠影
Literally: “light reflected over water and shadows passing by”.

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Idiom

浮光掠影

  1. cursory impression; superficial observation