Definition
不拘 is a verb meaning 'not to be bound by' or 'to ignore (conventions, limits, rules)'. It's literary or formal in register, commonly used in set phrases like 不拘一格 ('not limited to one style') and 不拘小节 ('not bothered by trivial matters'). The first syllable 不 (bù) is the negation prefix. You won't use this in casual conversation; it belongs in written Chinese, formal speeches, or idioms.
v.
to not stick toto not be bound byto regardless ofto set no limit to
Examples
- ，。Tā xiězuò fēnggé bù jū yī gé, fēicháng dútè.His writing style isn't confined to one pattern — it's very unique.
- 不拘，。Zhège jìhuà bù jū xíngshì, zhǐ kàn jiéguǒ.This plan sets no limit on form, only cares about results.
- ，。Tā shì ge bù jū xiǎojié de rén, cónglái bú jìchóu.He's a person who doesn't fuss over small things — never holds a grudge.
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