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공자 왈 맹자 왈 (하는 식)

(like) Confucius says, Mencius says

(figurative) To stick to the theory without putting it into action.

(like) Confucius says, Mencius says

An expression used to describe the manner in which one harangues confucian ethics and doctrine.

(like) Confucius says, Mencius says

An expression used to describe the manner in which one makes pedantic remarks when others are not interested in or unable to understand.

(like) Confucius says, Mencius says

An expression used to describe the manner in which one makes pedantic remarks when others are not interested in or unable to understand.