pedantic and clumsy; impractical and awkward
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
pedantic and clumsy; impractical and awkward; rigid and lacking common sense
formalDescribes a person or style that is overly pedantic, rigid in thinking, and lacking practical skills or social grace. Often carries a negative or critical connotation, suggesting someone is out of touch with reality. Commonly used in literary or formal written contexts.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
yū迂
zhuō拙
，
bù不
shàn善
jiāo交
jì际
。
He is pedantic and awkward, not good at socializing.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
xiě写
de得
guò过
yú于
yū迂
zhuō拙
，
quē缺
fá乏
shēng生
qì气
。
This article is written in an overly pedantic and dull manner, lacking vitality.
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Tā他
xìng性
gé格
yū迂
zhuō拙
，
dàn但
zuò做
shì事
rèn认
zhēn真
fù负
zé责
。
He has a pedantic and awkward personality, but he works conscientiously and responsibly.