拘泥

jū nì

Dictionary entry

to be a stickler for formalities

What does 拘泥 mean?

拘泥 (jū nì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to be a stickler for formalities

2to rigidly adhere to

3to cling to

4constrained

5ill at ease

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拘jūto capture · to restrain 泥nímud · clay

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How to pronounce 拘泥

拘泥

jū nì

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