生搬硬套 (shēng bān yìng tào): To apply or copy something without adaptation — Meaning & Stroke Order

The teacher emphasized that when solving problems, you need to understand the reasoning, not mechanically apply formulas.

He mechanically copied others' experiences, and as a result, the project failed.

Business management cannot mechanically copy Western models; it must be combined with local culture.

When writing an essay, don't mechanically insert fancy words and sentences; express yourself naturally.