僵化 (jiāng huà) — to become rigid
Definition
Used for systems, ideas, or habits that have become stiff and unresponsive to change — a negative judgment on loss of flexibility, not a neutral physical stiffening.
verb
to become rigid
Examples
- 僵化，。Chuán tǒng mó shì yǐ jīng jiāng huà, xū yào gǎi gé.The traditional model has become rigid and needs reform.
- 僵化。Bié ràng jīng yàn jiāng huà nǐ de chuàng zào lì.Don't let experience stiffen your creativity.
- 僵化，。Guǎn lǐ zhì dù jiāng huà le, yuán gōng méi yǒu jī jí xìng.The management system has become rigid, and employees lack motivation.
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