不成方圆 — “To be without proper rules or order”
不成方圆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be without proper rules or order”. To be unruly or unprincipled in conduct or speech. Literally, “cannot form a square or a circle”.
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不成方圆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不成方圆 Character Breakdown
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他做事总是马马虎虎，不成方圆，让人很难放心。
He always does things carelessly, without proper form, making it difficult for others to feel assured.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不成方圆
What does 不成方圆 mean?
不成方圆 (bù chéng fāng yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be without proper rules or order”.
How do you pronounce 不成方圆?
不成方圆 is pronounced bù chéng fāng yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不成方圆 literally mean?
Literally, 不成方圆 means “cannot form a square or a circle”. It is used to mean “to be without proper rules or order”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不成方圆?
方圆：借指规矩。形容言语行动没有规矩，不成样子