寿陵失步 — “Shouling loses his steps”
寿陵失步 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lose one's original skills or strengths by awkwardly or blindly imitating others and failing to learn their ways”. Literally, “Shouling loses his steps”.
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Origin and Story of 寿陵失步
During the Warring States period, the people of Handan, the capital of the State of Zhao, had a very elegant and graceful way of walking, which was greatly admired and envied by outsiders.
A young man from Shouling in the State of Yan was particularly captivated by the Handan people's gait. He specifically traveled to Handan to learn it. He meticulously observed, imitated, and practiced.
After some time, he not only failed to learn their walking style but also completely forgot his own.
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What does 寿陵失步 mean?
寿陵失步 (shòu líng shī bù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lose one's original skills or strengths by awkwardly or blindly imitating others and failing to learn their ways”.
How do you pronounce 寿陵失步?
寿陵失步 is pronounced shòu líng shī bù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 寿陵失步 literally mean?
Literally, 寿陵失步 means “Shouling loses his steps”. It is used to mean “to lose one's original skills or strengths by awkwardly or blindly imitating others and failing to learn their ways”.
Where does 寿陵失步 come from?
寿陵失步 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 寿陵失步?
比喻仿效不成，反而丧失了固有技能。