按部就班 (àn bù jiù bān) — to follow established procedures; to do things step by step (often implying a lack of creativity or flexibility)
Definition
Idiom for doing things strictly step-by-step by the book; usually carries a negative tone, suggesting no creativity or flexibility.
idiom
to follow established proceduresto do things step by step (often implying a lack of creativity or flexibility)
Examples
- 按部就班，。Tā zuò shì zǒng shì àn bù jiù bān, cóng bú huì chuàng xīn.He always does things by the book and never innovates.
- 按部就班，。Xué xí bù néng zhī àn bù jiù bān, hái yào duō sī kǎo.Studying can't just follow procedures mechanically; you also need to think more.
- 按部就班，。Zhè jiā gōng sī guǎn lǐ àn bù jiù bān, xiào lǜ hěn dī.This company manages by rote procedures, so efficiency is very low.
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