This entry explains idiom “Mu wu quan niu” from Zhuangzi ‑ Yangshengzhu. Stemming from Cook Ding’s parable, it describes consummate expertise: experts perceive inner structures instead of only seeing a whole surface.
This entry explains idiom “Pao ding jie niu” from Zhuangzi ‑ Yangshengzhu. Derived from Cook Ding’s ox‑butchering parable, it praises effortless mastery by following natural patterns instead of using brute force.