因循坐误 Procrastination and Inaction
Explanation
因循坐误，指因循守旧，迟延拖拉，以致坐失良机，耽误事情。
Yin Xun Zuo Wu refers to clinging to old ways, delaying and procrastinating, resulting in missed opportunities and delayed tasks.
Origin Story
从前，有一个小镇，以种植棉花为生。几十年来，他们一直沿用传统的种植方法，虽然产量不高，但也维持着生计。然而，随着气候变化和新技术的出现，他们的传统方法越来越不适应。邻村引进了新的棉花品种和先进的种植技术，棉花产量大幅提高，村民们的生活也得到了改善。而这个小镇却因循坐误，固守着老方法，棉花产量越来越低，村民们的生活也越来越困难。最终，这个小镇不得不学习邻村的经验，引进新技术，才得以扭转局面。
Once upon a time, there was a small town that made its living by growing cotton. For decades, they had been using traditional planting methods, and although the yield was not high, they still managed to make a living. However, with climate change and the advent of new technologies, their traditional methods became increasingly unsuitable. The neighboring village introduced new cotton varieties and advanced planting techniques, resulting in a significant increase in cotton production and an improvement in the villagers' lives. This town, however, clung to old ways, and cotton production steadily declined, and the villagers' lives became more and more difficult. Eventually, this town had to learn from the experience of the neighboring village and introduce new technologies to turn the situation around.
Usage
形容因循守旧，耽误事情。
Describes clinging to old methods, leading to delays and missed opportunities.
Examples
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他因循坐误，错过了这次升职的机会。
ta yinxun zuowu cuoguo le zheci shengzhi de jihui
He missed the promotion opportunity because of his procrastination and inaction.
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公司因循坐误，导致市场份额流失严重。
gongsi yinxun zuowu daozhi shichang fen'e liushi yan zhong
The company has lost significant market share due to its procrastination and inaction.