







坛坛罐罐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to outdated conventions”.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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Open the tool →坛坛罐罐 (tán tán guàn guàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to outdated conventions”.
坛坛罐罐 is pronounced tán tán guàn guàn in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 坛坛罐罐 means “jars and pots”. It is used to mean “refers to outdated conventions”.
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