操斧伐柯

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

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

2. 貳动verb

   fig. to follow a principle

   • cāofǔfákē,qízébùyuǎn.

     操斧伐柯，其则不远。🔊

     Taking up an axe to fell the shaft, the model is not far off.

3. 參动verb

   fig. to act as matchmaker

   • cāofǔfákē,qízébùyuǎn.

     操斧伐柯，其则不远。🔊

     When cutting a handle with an axe, the rule is not far away.