牖中窥日 — “To have a very limited or narrow perspective”
牖中窥日 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a very limited or narrow perspective”. To see only a small part of a larger whole; to be short-sighted in understanding. Literally, “Peeking at the sun through a window”.
牖中窥日 Pronunciation and Pinyin
牖中窥日 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 牖中窥日
Chu Jiy said to Sun Anguo, 'Northerners' scholarship is profound, vast, and extensive.'
Sun Anguo replied, 'Southerners' scholarship is clear, insightful, and concise.'
Upon hearing this, the eminent monk Zhi Daolin remarked, 'Let's not discuss the sages who transcend words. For ordinary people, northerners' learning is like observing the moon in a bright open space, while southerners' learning is like looking at the sun through a window.'
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What does 牖中窥日 mean?
牖中窥日 (yǒu zhōng kuī rì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a very limited or narrow perspective”.
How do you pronounce 牖中窥日?
牖中窥日 is pronounced yǒu zhōng kuī rì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 牖中窥日 literally mean?
Literally, 牖中窥日 means “Peeking at the sun through a window”. It is used to mean “to have a very limited or narrow perspective”.
Where does 牖中窥日 come from?
牖中窥日 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 牖中窥日?
牖：窗户。隔着窗子看太阳。比喻见识不广。