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坛坛罐罐 — “Refers to outdated conventions”

坛坛罐罐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to outdated conventions”. Rigid rules, or established practices that are restrictive or hinder innovation. Literally, “jars and pots”.

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坛坛罐罐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

坛坛罐罐 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
坛
tán7altar, platform, or jar
坛
tán7altar, platform, or jar
罐
guàn23jar, pot, or can
罐
guàn23jar, pot, or can

Example Sentence with 坛坛罐罐

他在工作中总是敢于打破坛坛罐罐,尝试新的方法。
He always dares to break away from old conventions in his work, trying new methods.

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Synonyms of 坛坛罐罐

  • tiáo条tiáo条kuàng框kuàng框rigid rules and restrictions

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Questions about 坛坛罐罐

What does 坛坛罐罐 mean?

坛坛罐罐 (tán tán guàn guàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to outdated conventions”.

How do you pronounce 坛坛罐罐?

坛坛罐罐 is pronounced tán tán guàn guàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 坛坛罐罐 literally mean?

Literally, 坛坛罐罐 means “jars and pots”. It is used to mean “refers to outdated conventions”.

What is the Chinese definition of 坛坛罐罐?

坛:一种口小肚子大的陶器;罐:盛东西用的大口陶瓷器皿。形容旧有的条条框框或规矩等

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