汉英词典
MEANING OF 捨本逐末
捨本逐末
(舍本逐末)
to neglect the root and pursue the tip (idiom) / to neglect fundamentals and concentrate on details
舍 give up / 逐 pursue / Abandon the fundamental and primary, and pursue the minor and secondary / The metaphor does not focus on the fundamental links, but only focuses on minor issues
舍弃本业，追求末业。古以农业为本，视工商为末。语本《吕氏春秋．上农》"民舍本而事末则不令。"
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