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墨守
mò​shǒu

to stick to the old ways

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  • 墨守成规 mò​shǒu​chéng​guī to stick to convention
    (idiom) to be hidebound by convention; to stick to old ways and be unwilling to change or innovate. Derived from the philosopher Mozi's skill at defending cities
  • 墨守陈规 mò​shǒu​chén​guī to stick to old rules
    to stick to established practices; to be conservative or hidebound