Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
This entry explains idiom “Han dan xue bu” from Zhuangzi ‑ Autumn Floods. It warns against blind imitation: one fails to copy others’ strengths and loses one’s own original skills and identity in the process.
This entry explains idiom “Dong Shi xiao pin” originating from Zhuangzi ‑ Tianyun. It describes foolish blind imitation of outward forms without grasping inner essence, which brings ridiculous, counter‑productive results.