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盲人摸象
máng​rén​mō​xiàng

blind men elephant

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
盲人摸象 máng​rén​mō​xiàng
blind men elephant
The literal act of blind people touching an elephant, originating from the Nirvana sutra.
partial view
Figuratively, to mistake a part for the whole or be unable to see the big picture.

Frequency

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0.114 per million

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Frequency data
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