echo what the books say

echo what the books say

According to the book, Chinese idioms, Pinyin is zh à ob à nxu à NK à, meaning to read articles according to the book; describe lectures, speeches and other rigid in accordance with the text, lecture notes, not play, not vivid. From a dream of Xishu.

Idiom explanation

According to: in accordance with; this: books; propaganda: read; section: section, article.

The origin of Idioms

In Yuan Dynasty, Guan Hanqing's a dream of Xishu, the third fold: "there is no need for monks to hold incantations, and Taoists to preach."

Idiom usage

It has a derogatory meaning. Guo Moruo's my childhood: "it's very simple to say it according to the book."

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: painting tiger and gourd; Antonyms: taking out of context and adding oil and vinegar