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死板
sǐbǎn
Description
"死板"是说一个人或方法太固定，不会变通。
"死板" means a person or method is too rigid and inflexible.
如果做事只按规定，不灵活，我们就说很"死板"。
If someone does things strictly by the rules without flexibility, we say they are very "死板".
Meanings
死板sǐbǎn
rigid, inflexible, not adaptable
他做事太死板，一点都不灵活。
He is too rigid in his work, not flexible at all.
死板sǐbǎn
stiff, dull, lacking liveliness
她的表情很死板，好像很累。
Her expression is very stiff, as if she is very tired.
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Notes
- Etymology
死 (dead) + 板 (board/stiff), literally "dead-stiff", suggesting rigidity.
- Nuance
negative; contrasts with 灵活 (flexible). Often describes people, rules, or methods.
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