fá​kē

follow principle

  • created sense approved 伐柯 · fá​kē · matchmake

    伐柯

    fá​kē

    matchmake

    to act as a matchmaker or intermediary in arranging a marriage

    他受人之托,前去为那对年轻人伐柯。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 伐柯 · fá​kē · follow principle

    伐柯

    fá​kē

    follow principle

    to fashion an axe handle using another as a model; figuratively, to adhere to established principles or patterns

    执柯以伐柯,其则不远。

    created sense