照本宣科

a wooden word-by-word reading

root / stem / origin / source / this / the current / original / inherent / originally / classifier for books, periodicals, files etc

variant of 照[zhao4] / to shine / to illuminate

according to / in accordance with / to shine / to illuminate / to reflect / to look at (one's reflection) / to take (a photo) / photo / as requested / as before

branch of study / administrative section / division / field / branch / stage directions / family (taxonomy) / rules / laws / to mete out (punishment) / to levy (taxes etc) / to fine sb / CL:個|个[ge4]

surname Xuan

to declare (publicly) / to announce