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“narrow-minded” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiá ài

Example

他有点狭隘,不太接受不同意见。tā yóu diǎn xiá ài bú tài jiē shòu bù tóng yì jiàn

He is a bit narrow-minded and doesn't readily accept different opinions.

Illustration for 狭隘 (narrow-minded)

How to say “narrow-minded” in Chinese

“Narrow-minded” in Chinese is 狭隘 (xiá ài).

An outlook with rigid edges and too little room for new ideas or other viewpoints.

Full entry for 狭隘: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 狭隘

他的狭隘的眼光影响了团队决策。tā de xiá ài de yǎn guāng yíng xiǎng le tuán duì jué cè

His narrow-minded outlook affected the team's decisions.

Tips for using 狭隘

  • In English, "narrow" can describe a road or room without criticism, but this adjective is usually negative when it describes a person's thinking.

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