不求甚解

النطق: bù qiú shèn jiě المعنى الحرفي: Not seeking thorough understanding

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom describes not (不) seeking (求) thorough (甚) understanding (解). It originated from Tao Yuanming's essay where he described his reading style as enjoying books without demanding deep understanding of every detail. This can be positive (appreciating the gestalt) or negative (superficiality). Modern usage often criticizes shallow engagement with material, though it sometimes positively describes a relaxed, enjoyment-focused approach to reading.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "His superficial reading left him with only a shallow understanding."

الصينية: 他浅尝辄止的阅读让他不求甚解。