Follow the old ways
As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is x ú NCH á NGX í g ù, which means to abide by the old rules and follow the precedent. It is used to describe being conservative and unwilling to be flexible. From Changyan · fajie.
The origin of Idioms
Chang Yan FA Jie, written by Zhong Chang Tong of Han Dynasty, said: "it's also the choice of the middle ages, the three gongs. It's important to be cautious and follow the common customs."
Idiom usage
Today's scholars follow the common practice, keep pace with the rules, accumulate class, accumulate experience, so as to gain social resources. Biography of Zhang Zai in the book of Jin
Analysis of Idioms
It's a good way to follow the old rules
Follow the old ways
come back with a flick of one 's sleeve - fú xiù ér guī