narrow; small-minded; limited
Meanings
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of narrow width; small in span
Used to describe physical spaces or passages that are not wide.
This narrow mountain path can only fit one person to pass through.
There are many narrow alleys in the ancient small town.
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This large truck cannot pass through this narrow stone bridge.
They hiked along the narrow coastline.
This narrow ridge connects two rice fields.
adjective
limited in scope; small in range
Used to describe a limited living, working, or social environment.
She doesn't want to live in a narrow small world forever, so she decided to go abroad for further study.
This factory's business model is too limited to adapt to market changes.
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Staying in a narrow social circle for a long time will make people become closed off.
His research vision is too limited, only focusing on one small branch.
The cultural vision of this small town is relatively narrow, lacking external exchanges.
adjective
narrow-minded; petty; limited in outlook
Used to describe a person's character, mindset, or level of knowledge, often carries a slightly negative connotation.
His knowledge is very limited, and he doesn't understand foreign culture at all.
She is petty-minded, always arguing with friends over trivial matters.
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These limited life experiences make him unable to understand other people's situations.
His thinking is too narrow-minded, refusing to accept any new ideas.
Narrow-minded nationalism will hinder exchanges and cooperation between countries.