Definition
固执己见 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning to stubbornly insist on one's own opinions while rejecting others' input. It carries a negative tone and is often used in discussions of debate, leadership, or decision-making. You can use it as a predicate (他太固执己见了) or as a modifier (固执己见的态度).
f.e.
to stubbornly adhere to one's own opinionsto be opinionated
Examples
- 固执己见，。Tā gù zhí jǐ jiàn, tīng bú jìn rènhé jiànyì.He stubbornly adheres to his own opinions and won't listen to any suggestions.
- ，固执己见。Zài tuánduì hézuò zhōng, gù zhí jǐ jiàn de tàidu wǎngwǎng huì dǎozhì shībài.In teamwork, an opinionated attitude often leads to failure.
- ，固执己见，。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, bù néng gù zhí jǐ jiàn, yào duō tīngqǔ xiàshǔ de yìjiàn.As a leader, you shouldn't be stubbornly opinionated; you should listen more to subordinates' views.
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