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改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉
改步改玉

gǎi改bù步gǎi改yù玉

To adapt established customs, rituals, or procedures in response to a significant change in status, circumstances, or conditions.

随着行业发展,我们公司的管理制度也需要改步改玉,以适应新的市场需求。
As the industry evolves, our company's management system also needs to adapt its practices and procedures to meet new market demands.

Era:

Ancient

Frequency:

Synonym:

改朝换代、改玉改步、改玉改行

Story:

During the Spring and Autumn period, in the sixth month of the fifth year of Duke Ding of Lu's reign, Ji Pingzi died on his way home after inspecting the eastern fields. His household steward, Yang Hu, prepared Ji Pingzi's body for burial with a ceremonial jade called Yu Fan.

Zhong Lianghuai disagreed, believing it was time to 'gai bu gai yu' (change steps, change jade). He argued that since Duke Zhao had passed and Duke Ding was now on the throne, the established rituals and regulations should also be changed to reflect the new era.

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