拘谨 (jū jǐn) — overcautious and reserved; excessively restrained in manner or speech

Definición

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

Ejemplos

  • 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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