一板一眼 (yī bǎn yī yǎn) — following a prescribed pattern scrupulously; methodical and meticulous; (in opera) keeping strict time
Definition
An idiom for doing things strictly step-by-step, following a set pattern. It often carries a slightly stiff or formal tone — careful and exact, not casual.
idiom
following a prescribed pattern scrupulouslymethodical and meticulous(in opera) keeping strict time
Examples
- 一板一眼，。Tā zuò shì yī bǎn yī yǎn, měi yí bù dōu kǎo lǜ dé hěn zhōu quán.He does things very methodically, considering every step carefully.
- 一板一眼，。Zhè wèi lǎo shī jiǎng kè yī bǎn yī yǎn, xué shēng men jué de hěn hǎo dǒng.This teacher lectures in a very structured way, making it easy for students to understand.
- 一板一眼，。Tā chàng zhè shǒu lǎo gē yī bǎn yī yǎn, fēi cháng yǒu yùn wèi.She sings this old song with strict rhythm, full of charm.
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