萧规曹随 follow the old rules
Explanation
萧规曹随，指的是萧何制定了规章制度，曹参继任后仍然遵照执行。比喻按照前任的成规办事，缺乏创新。
Xiao Gui Cao Sui refers to the fact that Xiao He established rules and regulations, and Cao Can continued to follow them after succeeding him. It is a metaphor for following the precedents of predecessors, lacking innovation.
Origin Story
西汉初年，萧何辅佐刘邦打天下，建立汉朝后，他制定了一套完善的法律制度和行政管理体系，为巩固汉朝的统治奠定了坚实的基础。萧何死后，曹参继任丞相。汉惠帝曾问曹参：“你治理国家，有什么特别的措施吗？”曹参回答说：“我没有什么特别的措施，只是按照萧何定下的规矩办事。”汉惠帝有些疑惑，但曹参的政策使得国家稳定发展，百姓安居乐业。曹参的“萧规曹随”，体现了一种务实的治国理念，也说明了制度建设的重要性。
In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, Xiao He assisted Liu Bang in winning the world. After establishing the Han Dynasty, he established a complete set of legal systems and administrative management systems, laying a solid foundation for consolidating the rule of the Han Dynasty. After Xiao He's death, Cao Can succeeded him as prime minister. Emperor Hui of Han once asked Cao Can: "What special measures do you have for governing the country?" Cao Can replied: "I have no special measures, I just follow the rules set by Xiao He." Emperor Hui was somewhat puzzled, but Cao Can's policies led to the stable development of the country and a peaceful life for the people. Cao Can's "Xiao Gui Cao Sui" reflects a pragmatic philosophy of governance and also demonstrates the importance of institutional building.
Usage
萧规曹随常用来形容按照前任的规则办事，有时也带有贬义，指缺乏创新和变通。
Xiao Gui Cao Sui is often used to describe following the rules of one's predecessor, sometimes with a derogatory meaning, indicating a lack of innovation and flexibility.
Examples
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他做事总是萧规曹随，缺乏创新精神。
ta zuoshi zongshi xiaogui caosui, quefau chuangxinshengin
He always follows the old rules and lacks innovative spirit.
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这家公司萧规曹随，导致业绩停滞不前。
zhejiagongs xiaogui caosui, daozhi yeji tingzhi buqian
This company follows the old rules, leading to stagnant performance.