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What is the idiomatic meaning of 鑿壁偷光?
What is the idiomatic meaning of 鑿壁偷光?
- To ignore confidential information
- To learn something openly and directly
- To share confidential information publicly
- To gain insight or understanding by indirect or secret means (correct)
What is an example of when you might use 鑿壁偷光?
What is an example of when you might use 鑿壁偷光?
- When you want to learn about a public event
- When you want to learn about something confidential or not publicly disclosed (correct)
- When you want to share information with everyone
- When you want to ignore confidential information
What is another idiom similar to 鑿壁偷光?
What is another idiom similar to 鑿壁偷光?
- 探風聲 (tàn fēng shuǎi) - to gather information openly
- 分享消息 (fèn xiǎng xiāoxi) - to share information publicly
- 探聽風聲 (tàn tīng fēng shuǎi) - to gather information secretly (correct)
- 隱瞞消息 (yǐn männer xiāoxi) - to hide information
Why is 鑿壁偷光 often used in a negative context?
Why is 鑿壁偷光 often used in a negative context?
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What is the literal meaning of 鑿壁偷光?
What is the literal meaning of 鑿壁偷光?
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鑿壁偷光: Idiomatic Expressions
Meaning: To steal a glimpse of light by boring a hole in the wall.
Idiomatic Meaning: To gain insight or understanding by indirect or secret means.
Usage:
- To learn about something confidential or not publicly disclosed.
- To obtain information through unofficial or unapproved channels.
Example Sentences:
- She tried to 鑿壁偷光 about the company's new project by talking to an insider.
- The journalist tried to 鑿壁偷光 about the government's secret plans.
Similar Idioms:
- 打聽消息 (dǎ tīng xiāoxi) - to gather information secretly
- 探聽風聲 (tàn tīng fēng shuǎi) - to gather information secretly
Note: 鑿壁偷光 is often used in a negative context, implying that the information is not meant to be shared or is confidential.
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