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以蠡测海
yǐ​lí​cè​hǎi

to measure the ocean with a ladle

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以蠡测海/ 以蠡測海 yǐ​lí​cè​hǎi to measure the ocean with a ladle

To measure the ocean with a ladle; used to describe having a very narrow perspective or limited experience.

References

synonym 管窥蠡测/管窺蠡測 → 以蠡测海/以蠡測海
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