拘谨 (jū jǐn) — overcautious and reserved; excessively restrained in manner or speech
Definition
拘谨 (jūjǐn) describes a reserved, overly cautious manner in speech or behavior — typically a person's character in formal or unfamiliar settings. It is a disapproving adjective, stronger and more negative than a neutral 'shy'.
adjective
overcautious and reservedexcessively restrained in manner or speech
Examples
- ，拘谨。Zài shēng rén miàn qián, tā xiǎn de yǒu xiē jū jǐn.She seems a bit reserved in front of strangers.
- 拘谨，。Tā xìng gé jū jǐn, bú tài ài shuō huà.He has a reserved personality and doesn't talk much.
- 拘谨，。Zài zhè zhǒng zhèng shì chǎng hé bié tài jū jǐn, fàng sōng yì diǎn.Don't be too reserved on such a formal occasion; relax a bit.
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