zhèng​rén​mǎi​lǚ

ancient allusion

  • created sense approved 郑人买履/鄭人買履 · zhèng​rén​mǎi​lǚ · ancient allusion

    郑人买履 / 鄭人買履

    zhèng​rén​mǎi​lǚ

    ancient allusion

    An ancient story about a man from Zheng who relied on foot measurements instead of trying on shoes when buying them.

    老师在课上讲了“郑人买履”的寓言故事。

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  • created sense approved 郑人买履/鄭人買履 · zhèng​rén​mǎi​lǚ · dogmatism

    郑人买履 / 鄭人買履

    zhèng​rén​mǎi​lǚ

    dogmatism

    Disregarding a sensible approach in favor of adherence to a fixed idea or dogma.

    处理问题要灵活,不能郑人买履,只凭教条办事。

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