观衅伺隙

guān xìn sì xì

Definitions

1. lit. to look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom)
2. fig. to search out one's opponent's weak points
3. to look for the Achilles' heel

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Child Words of 观衅伺隙

to wait on

to watch

to wait for the opportunity

to look at

Taoist monastery

quarrel

crack