Scenario
Glenn is an Outworlder traveler newly arrived at Xianzhou and she is already looking forward to life here. Passing through the Jade Gate, she arrives at the Starskiff Haven on the Xianzhou Luofu to meet her friend Han Meimei, whom she got to know over the internet. Though Glenn is well-versed in Xianzhou's unique culture and lifestyle amongst the Outworlders, actual life here is still quite different to what she had imagined. There are still plenty of surprises...
Dialogue
Han Meimei: "Welcome, Glenn! It must have been a long trip!"
Glenn: "Thank you, Han Meimei."
Han Meimei: "Are you tired? I'll take you to Petrichor Inn to rest first."
Glenn: "I'm not tired. You can take me to look around first. I got to know a lot about Xianzhou from the internet, but it still feels very different once I got here."
Han Meimei: "And that is what we call 'one showing is worth a hundred sayings'!"
Idiom
One showing is worth a hundred sayings
Meaning: To see something is far better than to hear about it, indicating that one's own experience is more reliable than hearsay.
Usage: The idiom stresses the importance of relying on facts and maintaining one's independent thoughts, instead of being swayed by others' opinions.
It can also be used to convey the idea that "seeing something with your own eyes leaves a stronger impression than only hearing about it."
Example Usage
I'd long heard of Dragon Spring Brew's deliciousness and was delighted to try it, but I was totally disappointed after ordering a pot at Spices Supreme. Seriously, tasting is believing.