Follow the old ways
As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is x ú NCH á NGX í g ù, which means to abide by the old rules and follow the precedent. It is used to describe being conservative and unwilling to be flexible. From Changyan · fajie.
The origin of Idioms
Chang Yan FA Jie, written by Zhong Chang Tong of Han Dynasty, said: "it's also the choice of the middle ages, the three gongs. It's important to be cautious and follow the common customs."
Idiom usage
Today's scholars follow the common practice, keep pace with the rules, accumulate class, accumulate experience, so as to gain social resources. Biography of Zhang Zai in the book of Jin
Analysis of Idioms
It's a good way to follow the old rules
Chinese PinYin : xún cháng xí gù
Follow the old ways
gain victory with unstained swords. bīng bù jiē rèn
Pull out the hair to help the world. bá máo jì shì
the footprints leading to a certain point and from these onwards the traces left behind. lái zōng qù lù
mutual help in time of poverty. xiāng xǔ yǐ shī
deep trenches and high ramparts. shēn gōu gāo lěi