zōuyīngqízǐ
those below imitate those above
- those below imitate those above
- Refers to a situation where common people or subordinates imitate the habits and preferences of their leaders; based on stories of the Duke of Zou wearing long hat strings and Duke Huan of Qi wearing purple clothing, leading their entire states to follow suit.
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- 上行下效 shàngxíngxiàxiào