拘谨

拘謹

jūjǐn

adjective #19,409

Meanings

1 reserved
2 overcautious
3 stiff and formal

Characters

to restrain; to constrain

cautious; careful

Examples

他在陌生人面前很拘谨。

Tā zài mòshēngrén miànqián hěn jūjǐn.

He is very reserved around strangers.

别那么拘谨，放轻松！

Bié nàme jūjǐn, fàng qīngsōng!

Don't be so stiff, relax!

Tips

usage

拘谨 describes someone who is overly formal or restrained in social situations. It is slightly negative, implying the person should loosen up. Compare with 害羞 (shy) which is more about feeling embarrassed.

Stroke Order

拘 jū

谨 jǐn