◎ To study the walking method of Handan people,meaning to badly imitate others,and lose one's individuality in the process.
During the Warring States Period,a young man in Shouling heard that the people of Handan walked in graceful gaits,so he came all the way to Handan to learn their walking manner. However,not only did he fail to acquire it,but he also forgot his own gaits and had to crawl his way back.(https://www.daowen.com)