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述而不作
shù'ér​bù​zuò

to transmit rather than create

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述而不作 shù'ér​bù​zuò
to transmit rather than create
Originating from the Analects 论 lún: to pass on earlier culture or ideas without adding anything new; describes only explaining previous theories without creating a new school of thought

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