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洞隐烛微 — “To perceive the hidden and illuminate the subtle”

洞隐烛微 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to perceive the hidden and illuminate the subtle”. To see through things with keen insight and discern profound details. Literally, “Penetrate the hidden and illuminate the subtle”.

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洞隐烛微 Pronunciation and Pinyin

洞隐烛微 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
洞
dòng9hole, cave, or cavity
隐
yǐn11to hide or conceal
烛
zhú10Candle; illuminate; perceive clearly
微
wēi13tiny, subtle, or slight

Example Sentence with 洞隐烛微

这位学者在研究古代文献时,总能洞隐烛微,发现许多不为人知的奥秘。
When studying ancient texts, this scholar always observes keenly and profoundly, discovering many unknown mysteries.

Idioms Related to 洞隐烛微

Synonyms of 洞隐烛微

  • dòng洞yōu幽zhú烛wēi微Perceive the subtle and profound

More idioms starting with 洞

  • dòng洞zhōng中kěn肯qìng綮grasp the crucial point
  • dòng洞tiān天fú福dì地blessed scenic wonderland
  • dòng洞rú如guān观huǒ火see with great insight and clarity
  • dòng洞chá察yī一qiè切discern everything
  • dòng洞chá察qí其jiān奸See through their treachery
  • dòng洞chá察qiū秋háo毫extremely perceptive and insightful
  • dòng洞yōu幽chá察wēi微Perceive the profound and discern the subtle
  • dòng洞yōu幽zhú烛yuǎn远keen insight and foresight
  • dòng洞chè彻shì事lǐ理Understand the principles of things thoroughly
  • dòng洞xīn心hài骇mù目profoundly impressive and astonishing
  • dòng洞xīn心hài骇ěr耳profoundly striking and astonishing

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Questions about 洞隐烛微

What does 洞隐烛微 mean?

洞隐烛微 (dòng yǐn zhú wēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to perceive the hidden and illuminate the subtle”.

How do you pronounce 洞隐烛微?

洞隐烛微 is pronounced dòng yǐn zhú wēi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 洞隐烛微 literally mean?

Literally, 洞隐烛微 means “Penetrate the hidden and illuminate the subtle”. It is used to mean “to perceive the hidden and illuminate the subtle”.

What is the Chinese definition of 洞隐烛微?

形容目光犀利,观察事物深刻透彻。

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