Chinese Idioms Containing “见”

Foresee big from small signs

Significado literal: See small know large

Get straight to point

Significado literal: Open door see mountain

Learn from the worthy

Significado literal: See worthy wish equal

Everyone freely express their own opinions

Significado literal: Each express own view

Hit the nail on the head; incisive

Significado literal: One needle sees blood

Clear away confusion to see the truth

Significado literal: Push away clouds to see the sun

Hard-pressed; financially stretched

Significado literal: Pulling collar reveals elbows

Turn a blind eye; deliberately ignore

Significado literal: Look but not see

Enjoyed by all; universally popular

Significado literal: Happy to hear delighted to see

So common as to attract no attention

Significado literal: Minister of Works sees it habitually

Regret not meeting sooner; instant rapport

Significado literal: Meeting each other regret it was late

Love at first sight

Significado literal: One glance, feelings concentrate

Quit while ahead; take profits

Significado literal: See good then collect

Different perspectives

Significado literal: See benevolence, see wisdom

Broadly knowledgeable

Significado literal: Seen much, know wide

Instant connection

Significado literal: Meet like old friends

Courageous moral action

Significado literal: See righteousness, act bravely

Visionary foresight

Significado literal: Foresight and insight