略知一二 (lüè zhī yī èr) — to know only a little about (a subject); to have a superficial understanding
Definition
A modest, self-deprecating idiom meaning 'I only know a little' — used to politely downplay one's own knowledge before offering an opinion or to admit limited expertise on a topic.
idiom
to know only a little about (a subject)to have a superficial understanding
Examples
- ，略知一二。Duì yú gǔ diǎn yīn yuè, wǒ zhī lüè zhī yī èr.As for classical music, I only know a little.
- 略知一二，。Tā suī rán duì zhōng guó lì shǐ lüè zhī yī èr, dàn hěn gǎn xìng qù.Although he only knows a little about Chinese history, he is very interested.
- ，略知一二，。Guān yú zhè ge wèn tí, wǒ jǐn lüè zhī yī èr, bù gǎn wàng xià jié lùn.Regarding this issue, I only know a little and dare not jump to conclusions.
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