汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 舍本逐末
舍本逐末 (捨本逐末)
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。"
shě/shè běn zhú
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