望文生义
望文生义望文生義
- lit. view a text and interpret (idiom); to interpret word by word without understanding the meaning
- a far-fetched interpretation
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 望 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 你的理解有点望文生义了。 Your interpretation is based merely on the surface meaning.
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