一知半解

一知半解 zhī bàn jiě ㄧ ㄓ ㄅㄢˋ ㄐㄧㄝˇ jat1 zi1 bun3 gaai2

  • (idiom) to have a superficial knowledge of a subject; to know a smattering of sth

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Practice writing

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Example sentences

  • 一知半解很危險。 A little learning is a dangerous thing.

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