伐柯

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   (cf Book of Songs) How to fashion an ax handle? You need an ax

   • fákēzhěqízébùyuǎn.

     伐柯者其则不远。🔊

     Those who fell wood and shape axe handles have their model not far away.

2. 貳动verb

   fig. to follow a principle

   • fákēfákē,qízébùyuǎn.

     伐柯伐柯，其则不远。🔊

     Chop the handle, chop the handle—the rule is not far away.

3. 參动verb

   fig. to act as matchmaker

   • tāfákēchénggōng,cùchéngleyīduànměihǎodeyīnyuán.

     他伐柯成功，促成了一段美好的姻缘。🔊

     He successfully played the matchmaker and brought about a beautiful marriage.