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见微知著

发现细微苗头，就能知道事物的演变趋势或整体状态。任何事物都有一个由隐而显、由小变大的过程，其间还可能引发其他连锁反应。做任何事情，都要深刻认识、精准把握事物演变的内在规律，既要着眼全局，又要关注细微处，提前防范可能出现的差错、问题，保障行动顺利进行。

Learning About What Is Forthcoming by Observing Tiny Clues

By finding tiny signs of change, one is able to learn about trends and developments in the status of things. Everything goes from being hidden to being conspicuous, and from small to large, and other chain reactions may occur in the process. So when doing something, we should fully understand and carefully handle its dynamics. We should see both the big picture and small details, get ready early to address any errors and problems that may arise, and ensure success of the undertaking.

引例

故圣人见微知著，睹始知终。（袁康《越绝书》卷十四）（所以圣人看到事物发展的苗头，就能判断它的整体状态和演变趋势；看到事物发展的开端，就能预见到变化最终的结果。）

Therefore, when the sage sees tiny clues, he knows what is forthcoming; when he observes the beginning, he knows the end. (Yuan Kang: The History of Yue)