吊死在一棵树上

吊死在一棵树上

Literally means:

hang oneself from a tree

Actually means:

hang on to the same point and refuse to change

It figuratively means sticking to the same place or point and refusing to change the present situation. It also means hanging on to the poor or unfeasible way and refusing to seek an alternative. It is usually used to indicate refusing to change the situation or method. Derogatory.

比喻虽然一直困在某一个地方或某个方面，却不想改变现状。也指死抱着一种不好的或行不通的办法不放，不设法变通。多用来指不根据情况改变处境或办事方法。具有贬义色彩。