To be meticulous about one's food, ensuring that rice is finely milled and meat is thinly sliced. It describes a preference for carefully prepared and refined dishes.
她对生活品质有很高的要求，无论是饮食还是居住环境，都坚持食不厌精，脍不厌细的原则。
She has high standards for the quality of life, always adhering to the principle of "food meticulously prepared, meat finely sliced" in both her diet and living environment.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius, who was often described as "idle with his limbs and unable to distinguish grains," was in fact very particular about his food, clothing, housing, and transportation.
His principle was that rice should be milled as finely as possible and meat should be sliced as thinly as possible. He would not eat old or spoiled grain, nor fish or meat that was not fresh. The amount of meat on his table should not exceed the amount of rice or noodles. He could drink as much wine as he liked, but he should not get drunk.
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