掠影

lüèyǐng
  1. (figurative) sketch; glimpse; impression; overview
  2. image that flashes before one's eyes
  3. sketch; glimpse; impression; overview

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 掠 lüè
  1. to take over by force
  2. to rob
  3. to plunder
  4. to brush over
  5. to skim
  6. to sweep
2 影 yǐng
  1. picture
  2. image
  3. film
  4. movie
  5. photograph
  6. reflection
  7. shadow
  8. trace

Containing this entry

浮光掠影 fúguānglüèyǐng
  1. flickering light and passing shadows (idiom)
  2. blurred scenery
  3. cursory
  4. superficial