寻枝摘叶
    Pinyin: xún zhī zhāi yè

    Usage: 联合式;作谓语、定语;含贬义

    Explanation: 比喻追求事物次要的、非根本的东西。

    Source: 宋·严羽《沧浪诗话·诗评》建安之作全在气象,不可寻枝摘叶。”

  • Thesaurus:  stick in a pin wherever there's room, work at sth.with great care, heroical, Carefully worded, pick one's word, constantly improve sth., Intricate weaving, Intricate line, archaism; literary jargons, Yanzaihuye, seek, search, look for Linage black, cull phrases but not meaning, Word conscientious, big profit with small capital, profit at other's expense, Fisherman Deli
  • Antonym Group:  walk with vigorous strides like flying, decisive and bold, If emergency meteor, Meteor Catch on, Paluotijue, electric gun Flint, crude and careless, Selective, run at top speed