- 木(tree; wood)
- 一(mark; position indicator)
A horizontal line at the base of a tree marks the root—that is the foundation, the essential base.
lit. to invert root and branch (idiom); fig. confusing cause and effect
You're putting the cart before the horse by doing it that way.
to stress the incidental over the fundamental
Don't put the cart before the horse.
to put the cart before the horse
lit. to invert root and branch (idiom); fig. confusing cause and effect
You're putting the cart before the horse by doing it that way.
to stress the incidental over the fundamental
Don't put the cart before the horse.
to put the cart before the horse
A horizontal line at the base of a tree marks the root—that is the foundation, the essential base.
A horizontal stroke on top of a tree indicates the tip or head of the tree.
A person who falls down to the ground has reached their final destination.
Put an object in the right place, using a net to hold it straight and properly positioned where needed.
A horizontal line at the base of a tree marks the root—that is the foundation, the essential base.
A horizontal stroke on top of a tree indicates the tip or head of the tree.
A person who falls down to the ground has reached their final destination.
Put an object in the right place, using a net to hold it straight and properly positioned where needed.
lit. to invert root and branch (idiom); fig. confusing cause and effect
lit. to invert root and branch (idiom); fig. confusing cause and effect
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