not confined to one pattern
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Meanings
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not limited to a single style or method
formalEncourages innovation, diversity, and breaking away from rigid conventions. Often used in contexts like art, education, or management.
Wén文
yì艺
chuàng创
zuò作
yào要
bù不
jū拘
yī一
gé格
，
tǐ体
cái裁
kě可
yǐ以
duō多
yàng样
huà化
。
Literary and artistic creation should not be confined to one pattern; the genres can be diversified.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
zài在
yòng用
rén人
fāng方
miàn面
bù不
jū拘
yī一
gé格
，
zhǐ只
kàn看
zhòng重
néng能
lì力
。
This company does not stick to conventions in hiring; it only values ability.
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Jiào教
yù育
gǎi改
gé革
xū需
yào要
bù不
jū拘
yī一
gé格
de的
sī思
lù路
。
Educational reform requires thinking that is not confined to a single pattern.
Tā他
de的
shè设
jì计
fēng风
gé格
bù不
jū拘
yī一
gé格
，
róng融
hé合
le了
dōng东
xī西
fāng方
yuán元
sù素
。
His design style is eclectic, blending Eastern and Western elements.