枘凿方圆 — “Incompatible”
枘凿方圆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Incompatible”. Unable to fit in or integrate; a fundamental mismatch. Literally, “Square tenon, round mortise”.
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他们的工作方式总是枘凿方圆，导致项目推进困难。
Their working methods are always incompatible, making it difficult to advance the project.
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What does 枘凿方圆 mean?
枘凿方圆 (ruì zuò fāng yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Incompatible”.
How do you pronounce 枘凿方圆?
枘凿方圆 is pronounced ruì zuò fāng yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 枘凿方圆 literally mean?
Literally, 枘凿方圆 means “Square tenon, round mortise”. It is used to mean “Incompatible”.
What is the Chinese definition of 枘凿方圆?
枘、凿，榫头与卯眼。一方一圆，则无法投合。比喻不调协，扞格不入。