Definition
走过场 is a set phrase meaning 'to go through the motions' — it emphasizes performing a task as a hollow ritual or formality, often to satisfy an external requirement. 敷衍 (fū yǎn) is a verb meaning 'to do something perfunctorily' with a focus on slacking off or giving minimal effort, while 走过场 highlights the theatrical, procedural nature of the action.
phrase
to go through the motionsto do something perfunctorily or as a mere formality
Examples
- 走过场，。Tā měi cì cānjiā huìyì dōu zhǐshì zǒu guò chǎng, cóng bù tí yìjiàn.Every time he attends a meeting, he just goes through the motions and never offers suggestions.
- 走过场，。Zhè cì jiǎnchá bù néng zǒu guò chǎng, yào chá chū zhēnzhèng de wèntí.This inspection cannot be a mere formality; we must find real problems.
- ，。Lǐngdǎo yāoqiú dàjiā bàn shíshì, bú yào zǒu ge guòchǎng jiù suàn le.The leader asked everyone to do real work, not just go through the motions and be done with it.
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