百闻不如一见
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Meaning: See once better than hear hundred times
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百闻不如一见
百闻不如一见 is a Chinese idiom that means 'seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times.' It emphasizes the value of direct experience over secondhand information or rumors.
The idiom is composed of five characters: 百 (bǎi, meaning 'hundred'), 闻 (wén, meaning 'to hear'), 不 (bù, meaning 'not'), 如 (rú, meaning 'as' or 'like'), and 一 (yī, meaning 'one') and 见 (jiàn, meaning 'to see'). Together, they form a metaphorical expression about the superiority of firsthand observation over mere knowledge.
This saying is often used in educational or travel contexts to highlight the importance of personal experience. It reflects a cultural emphasis on direct understanding and practical learning, rather than relying solely on others' accounts.
Example Sentences
听别人说再多次，也不如亲眼见到一次。
No matter how many times you hear about something, it's not as good as seeing it with your own eyes.
我去了北京后才明白，百闻不如一见。
After I went to Beijing, I realized that seeing is believing.