不拘 (bù jū) — to not stick to, to not be bound by; to regardless of, to set no limit to
Definition
不拘 (bùjū) means 'not bound by / regardless of' — a formal/literary verb, often paired with a noun (e.g. 不拘一格, 不拘小节) to say a rule or form can be set aside. Distinct from the colloquial 不管, which means 'no matter (who/what)' in concessive clauses.
verb
to not stick toto not be bound byto regardless ofto set no limit to
Examples
- ，。Tā xiě zuò fēng gé bù jū yì gé, fēi cháng dú tè.His writing style isn't confined to one pattern — it's very unique.
- 不拘，。Zhè ge jì huà bù jū xíng shì, zhī kàn jié guǒ.This plan sets no limit on form, only cares about results.
- ，。Tā shì gè bù jū xiǎo jié de rén, cóng lái bú jì chóu.He's a person who doesn't fuss over small things — never holds a grudge.
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