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操斧伐柯
cāo​fǔ​fá​kē

follow principle

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操斧伐柯 cāo​fǔ​fá​kē
follow principle
to follow an established principle or use a pattern at hand to accomplish something, based on the classic imagery from the Book of Songs
matchmake
to act as a matchmaker or intermediary in arranging a marriage

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