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一知半解 Meaning

一知半解

Learn the meaning of 一知半解, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 一知半解 means (idiom) to have a superficial knowledge of a subject; to know a smattering of sth.

Meaning in English

(idiom) to have a superficial knowledge of a subject; to know a smattering of sth

Chinese一知半解
Pinyinyi1 zhi1 ban4 jie3
Definitions(idiom) to have a superficial knowledge of a subject; to know a smattering of sth
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What does 一知半解 mean?

一知半解 means (idiom) to have a superficial knowledge of a subject; to know a smattering of sth.

How do you pronounce 一知半解?

一知半解 is pronounced yi1 zhi1 ban4 jie3 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 一知半解 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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