"Cùn zhǐ cè yuān" (寸指测渊), from "Kong Congzi's Replies," means measuring a deep abyss with one's finger, symbolizing a superficial understanding of profound matters.
寸指测渊（cùn zhǐ cè yuān）比喻浅学不能探明深理，出自《孔丛子·答问》。
| 成语 | 寸指测渊 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 以一寸之指而测深渊。比喻浅学不能探明深理。 |
| 出处 | 《孔丛子·答问》：“子立尺表以度天，植寸指以测渊，蒙大道而不悟，信诬说以疑圣，殆非所望也。” |
| 拼音 | cùn zhǐ cè yuān |
| 拼音码 | czcy |
| 近义词 | 以蠡测海 |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作宾语、定语；含贬义 |
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