萧规曹随 meaning in Chinese
(a han dynasty prime minister) followed the rules set by xiao (his predecessor) -- to follow established rules; follow [tread] in sb.'s footsteps; follow sb. exactly; move in a rut
Examples
- Such an unfair social phenomenon must be dealt with . the government should no longer follow the established practice of leaving these people to fend for themselves
不公平的社会现象，已到了政府不能萧规曹随、坐视不理的阶段了。