背本就末 — “To neglect the fundamental and pursue the trivial”
背本就末 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to neglect the fundamental and pursue the trivial”. To depart from the essential and focus on the superficial. Literally, “Turn one's back on the root and attend to the tip/branch”.
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What does 背本就末 mean?
背本就末 (bèi běn jiù mò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to neglect the fundamental and pursue the trivial”.
How do you pronounce 背本就末?
背本就末 is pronounced bèi běn jiù mò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 背本就末 literally mean?
Literally, 背本就末 means “Turn one's back on the root and attend to the tip/branch”. It is used to mean “to neglect the fundamental and pursue the trivial”.
What is the Chinese definition of 背本就末?
指背离根本，追逐末节。