from one small clue one can see what is coming; deduce the whole from a small part
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to deduce the whole situation or the underlying truth from a small sign or clue
formalUsed to praise someone's keen insight, analytical ability, or foresight. Often applied in formal contexts, literature, or discussions about strategy and prediction.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhēn侦
tàn探
guān观
chá察
rù入
wēi微
，
zǒng总
néng能
jiàn见
wēi微
zhī知
zhù著
，
xùn迅
sù速
pò破
àn案
。
This detective is highly observant; he can always deduce the whole from a small part and solve cases quickly.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
xū需
yào要
jù具
bèi备
jiàn见
wēi微
zhī知
zhù著
de的
néng能
lì力
，
zài在
wēi危
jī机
lái来
lín临
qián前
jiù就
zuò做
hǎo好
yù预
àn案
。
A true entrepreneur needs the ability to foresee trends from small signs and prepare contingency plans before a crisis arrives.
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Tā他
de的
wén文
zhāng章
tōng通
guò过
yī一
gè个
pǔ普
tōng通
jiā家
tíng庭
de的
biàn变
qiān迁
，
jiàn见
wēi微
zhī知
zhù著
de地
fǎn反
yìng映
le了
zhěng整
gè个
shí时
dài代
de的
jù巨
biàn变
。
His article, through the changes in an ordinary family, insightfully reflects the great transformation of the entire era.