qīng​tíng​diǎn​shuǐ

brief touch

蜻蜓点水 (蜻蜓點水) qīng​tíng​diǎn​shuǐ
brief touch idiom
touching a surface very lightly and momentarily, similar to a dragonfly skimming water
superficial idiom
to touch on something lightly without going into it deeply; performing a task in a cursory or perfunctory manner

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0.150 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
0.358 per million

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