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摸着石头过河
摸著石頭過河
mōzheshítouguòhé
1. to wade the river by groping for stones (idiom)
2. to advance step by step
3. to feel one's way around

Character Breakdown

摸
mō
to caress, to stroke, to gently touch
HSK 5 13 丶
着
zhe
to make a move, to take action
HSK 2 11 丶
石
shí
stone, rock, mineral
HSK 5 5 丶
头
tóu
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 3 5 丶
过
guò
pass; to go across, to pass through
HSK 2 6 丶
河
hé
river, stream; the Yellow river
HSK 3 8 丶

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