- 刖足适屦 yuèzúshìjù to cut the feet to fit the shoesto use unrealistic or forced measures to solve a problem; to cramp one's needs to fit a rigid requirement
- 刖趾适屦 yuèzhǐshìjù cut feet to fit shoesto cut off the toes to fit the footwear; to use impractical or self-defeating measures to force something to fit a preconceived requirement
- 削趾适屦 xuēzhǐshìjù cut the feet to fit the shoesto use unrealistic or forced measures to solve a problem; to cram something into a predetermined shape regardless of practicality
- 剑及屦及 jiànjíjùjí to act quickly and resolutelyto take immediate and decisive action without delay; to start a journey or task the moment one's sword and shoes are on
- 屦及剑及 jùjíjiànjí to act resolutelyto take immediate action without delay; to act with speed and determination
- 截趾适屦 jiézhǐshìjù to cut the toes to fit the shoesto cut the toes to fit the shoes; to use unrealistic or artificial means to force something to fit; to act with unreasonable flexibility or take narrow-minded measures
- 织席编屦 zhīxíbiānjù to weave mats and sandalsTo weave mats and make straw sandals; used to characterize an occupation as menial or a person as being of humble social status
- 遗簪坠屦 yízānzhuìjù mementos of an old friendLost hairpins and fallen shoes; a metaphor for old belongings or the memory of past friendships
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computing