created sense approved 郑人买履/鄭人買履 · zhèngrénmǎilǚ · ancient allusion
郑人买履 / 鄭人買履
zhèngrénmǎilǚ
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。
created sense approved 郑人买履/鄭人買履 · zhèngrénmǎilǚ · dogmatism
郑人买履 / 鄭人買履
zhèngrénmǎilǚ
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。