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Meaning of 依样画葫芦

Lookup via: Pinyin | Radicals
依 yī 样 yàng 画 huà 葫 hú 芦 lu (Trad.: 依樣畫葫蘆)
lit. to draw a gourd from the model (idiom); fig. to copy sth mechanically without attempt at originality
Example Sentences
1
舞蹈也有著作权
,
「
依样画葫芦
」
要小心了
。
Choreography is also protected by the copyright law.
2
除了一些新闻机构
,
大多数其他的电视频道依样画葫芦
。
With the exception of a few news organisations, most other television channels follow suit.
3
我也支持直肠子所说的那种
3
警告后才采取纪律行动的方法
。
连大人我也照依样画葫芦
!
I also agree with you regarding "3 strikes you are out" kind of discipline method. I even use that on adults!
4
如果不知该怎么正确使用刀叉时
,
就看别人如何做
,
依样画葫芦
。
If you do not know how to properly use a knife and fork when, to see how others do, follow suit.
5
遵守戒律
,
这样子依样画葫芦的行为
,
就真的能够对修行有所提升吗
?
I wondered, if I uphold the precepts just because others are doing so, how could it help me in my cultivation.