created sense approved 操斧伐柯 · cāofǔfákē · follow principle
操斧伐柯
cāofǔfákē
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
处理复杂事务时，若能操斧伐柯，遵循旧制，往往事半功倍。
created sense approved 操斧伐柯 · cāofǔfákē · matchmake
操斧伐柯
cāofǔfákē
matchmake
to act as a matchmaker or intermediary in arranging a marriage
他今日特地登门造访，便是想操斧伐柯，为令郎提亲。