格格不入 (gé gé-bú rù) — incompatible, out of place (of a person, style, or idea with its surroundings)
Definition
An idiom for things that clash — one thing simply cannot fit into another. Often describes a person, style, or value system that feels out of place in its surroundings.
phrase
incompatibleout of place (of a person, style, or idea with its surroundings)
Examples
- ，格格不入。Zài zhè ge quān zi lǐ, wǒ jué de zì jǐ gé gé-bú rù.In this circle, I feel out of place.
- 格格不入。Tā men de jià zhí guān hé wǒ men de gé gé-bú rù.Their values are incompatible with ours.
- 格格不入。Tā de gōng zuò fāng shì yǔ gōng sī de wén huà gé gé-bú rù.His working style is incompatible with the company culture.
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