Chinese Idioms Containing “见”

Foresee big from small signs

Literal: See small know large

Get straight to point

Literal: Open door see mountain

Learn from the worthy

Literal: See worthy wish equal

Everyone freely express their own opinions

Literal: Each express own view

Hit the nail on the head; incisive

Literal: One needle sees blood

Clear away confusion to see the truth

Literal: Push away clouds to see the sun

Hard-pressed; financially stretched

Literal: Pulling collar reveals elbows

Turn a blind eye; deliberately ignore

Literal: Look but not see

Enjoyed by all; universally popular

Literal: Happy to hear delighted to see

So common as to attract no attention

Literal: Minister of Works sees it habitually

Regret not meeting sooner; instant rapport

Literal: Meeting each other regret it was late

Love at first sight

Literal: One glance, feelings concentrate

Quit while ahead; take profits

Literal: See good then collect

Different perspectives

Literal: See benevolence, see wisdom

Broadly knowledgeable

Literal: Seen much, know wide

Instant connection

Literal: Meet like old friends

Courageous moral action

Literal: See righteousness, act bravely

Visionary foresight

Literal: Foresight and insight