擿埴冥行 — “To grope in the dark”
擿埴冥行 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grope in the dark”. To feel one's way blindly; to act without clear understanding or a definite plan. Literally, “tapping the ground and walking in darkness”.
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面对这个全新的课题，我们不能擿埴冥行，而应该先充分调研，制定周密的计划。
Facing this entirely new topic, we cannot grope in the dark; instead, we should first conduct thorough research and formulate a meticulous plan.
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What does 擿埴冥行 mean?
擿埴冥行 (tī zhí míng xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grope in the dark”.
How do you pronounce 擿埴冥行?
擿埴冥行 is pronounced tī zhí míng xíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 擿埴冥行 literally mean?
Literally, 擿埴冥行 means “tapping the ground and walking in darkness”. It is used to mean “to grope in the dark”.
What is the Chinese definition of 擿埴冥行?
擿埴：敲地。指盲人用杖点地探求道路。比喻暗中摸索，事不易成