捨本逐末

to neglect the root and pursue the tip (idiom) / to neglect fundamentals and concentrate on details

shě = sh + e3

to give up / to abandon / to give alms

shě = sh + e3

to give up; to abandon / to give alms

běn = b + (e)n3

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

zhú = zhu + Ø2

(bound form) to pursue / to chase away / individually / one by one

mò = m + o4

tip / end / final stage / latter part / inessential detail / powder / dust / opera role of old man

捨本逐末 is not used as a component in another word.

捨本逐末 currently does not appear in any sentence.

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