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视微知着

shìwēizhīzhuó

Traditional: 視微知著

one tiny clue reveals the general trend (idiom); small beginnings show how things will develop

Character Breakdown

视
shì
to look at, to inspect, to observe, to regard
HSK 1
微
wēi
small, tiny, trifling; micro-
HSK 4
知
zhī
to know, to perceive, to comprehend
HSK 2
着
zhe
to make a move, to take action
HSK 2

Additional Information

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