leaning on a grass or dependent on a tree
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ǐ C ǎ of ù m ù, which means to refer to people who are attached to ability or power. It also means that the spirit relies on plants and other things to become a demon. From the water margin by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty.
Idiom explanation
① It refers to people who are attached to power or power. ② It refers to that the elves rely on plants and other things to become demons.
Idioms and allusions
[source]: Chapter 9 of the outlaws of the marsh by Shi Naian of the Ming Dynasty: "the head of Hong Jiao said:" because of the good habit of learning spears and sticks, senior officials often send soldiers to rely on grass and trees. They all say that I am a spear and stick teacher. I come to the villa to lure some wine and rice. " Therefore, when people go to their places, they often rely on grass and trees. They come to convert to him in groups, and their righteous voice is impressive. Ling Mengchu, Ming Dynasty
Discrimination of words
Usage: used as predicate, object and attribute; used in figurative sentences
leaning on a grass or dependent on a tree
leadership rendered ineffectual by recalcitrant subordinates - wěi dà nán diào
discard the old ways of life in favour of the new - dǐng xīn gé gù
work in full cooperation and with unity of purpose - xié lì qí xīn