overcautious; reserved; constrained
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overcautious; reserved; constrained; ill at ease
Describes someone who is excessively cautious in speech and behavior, often appearing stiff or uncomfortable in social situations. Can carry a mild negative connotation of being overly formal or inhibited.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
jū拘
jǐn谨
de的
rén人
，
cóng从
bù不
hé和
rén人
suí随
biàn便
tán谈
xiào笑
。
He is a reserved person who never casually chats and laughs with others.
Chū初
cì次
shàng上
tái台
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
，
tā他
xiǎn显
de得
yǒu有
xiē些
jū拘
jǐn谨
。
Speaking on stage for the first time, he appeared somewhat constrained.
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Tā她
xìng性
gé格
jū拘
jǐn谨
，
bù不
xǐ喜
huān欢
cān参
jiā加
rè热
nào闹
de的
jù聚
huì会
。
She has a reserved personality and doesn't like attending lively parties.
Bié别
nà那
me么
jū拘
jǐn谨
，
suí随
biàn便
zuò坐
ba吧
。
Don't be so stiff, sit wherever you like.