bù​qiú​shèn​jiě

to focus on the main ideas

Senses

不求甚解 bù​qiú​shèn​jiě to focus on the main ideas

(of reading) to seek a general understanding of the gist without over-analyzing literal wording or trivial details

不求甚解 bù​qiú​shèn​jiě to be content with superficial understanding

(idiom) to not seek a thorough understanding; to be satisfied with a shallow overview of a subject or task rather than digging into the details; to be half-baked in one's studies or work

References

synonym 囫囵吞枣/囫圇吞棗 不求甚解/不求甚解