肤浅 fūqiǎn superficial
superficial; shallow
How to remember 肤浅: 肤 skin + 浅 shallow = superficial.
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How it is used
- 'Superficial/shallow' in thought or understanding - 见解肤浅 (jiànjiě fūqiǎn) shallow views; 肤浅的认识 (fūqiǎn de rènshi) a superficial grasp.
- Derogatory, about ideas/understanding lacking depth; note it's for insight, whereas 浅 (qiǎn) alone can mean literally shallow (water).
- Critical register.