顺藤摸瓜

shùn téng mō guā

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Definitions

1. lit. to follow the vine to get to the melon
2. to track sth following clues

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Child Words of 顺藤摸瓜

• 摸 摸 mō: to feel with the hand
• 瓜 瓜 guā: melon
• 顺 顺 shùn: to obey
• 藤 藤 téng: rattan