按图索骥
àn​tú​suǒ​jì

follow rules rigidly

  • created sense approved 按图索骥/按圖索驥 · àn​tú​suǒ​jì · follow rules rigidly

    按图索骥 / 按圖索驥

    àn​tú​suǒ​jì

    follow rules rigidly

    To follow conventions or instructions mechanically without flexibility or original thought.

    处理问题不能总是按图索骥，要学会根据实际情况灵活变通。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 按图索骥/按圖索驥 · àn​tú​suǒ​jì · seek by clues

    按图索骥 / 按圖索驥

    àn​tú​suǒ​jì

    seek by clues

    To search for or find something by following a specific lead, clue, or set of data.

    警方按图索骥，很快就根据线索抓获了犯罪嫌疑人。

    idiom

    created sense