僵化

jiānghuà

verb HSK 7-9 #39,633

Meanings

1 to become rigid
2 to ossify
3 to become inflexible

Characters

to become; -ize

Literally 'become rigid' — to become inflexible or ossified

Examples

思想不能僵化。

Sīxiǎng bùnéng jiānghuà.

Thinking must not become rigid.

僵化的制度阻碍了发展。

Jiānghuà de zhìdù zǔ'ài le fāzhǎn.

Rigid systems have hindered development.

Tips

usage

僵化 is commonly used to criticize inflexible thinking (思想僵化), outdated systems (体制僵化), or stagnant approaches. It carries a negative connotation.

Stroke Order

僵 jiāng

化 huà