格格不入

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HSK 7–9

Meaning

形容彼此不协调，不相容。

Incompatible; out of tune; like a square peg in a round hole.

常用于表达人与环境、观点、风格等之间的冲突或不协调。

Often used to describe conflicts or disharmony between a person and their environment, opinions, styles, etc.

1 他的想法与公司文化格格不入。 (His ideas are incompatible with the company culture.)
2 这种现代建筑在古城区显得格格不入。 (This modern building looks out of place in the ancient district.)
3 他们俩性格迥异，在一起总是格格不入。 (Their personalities are so different that they are always at odds.)
4 新来的员工与团队格格不入，很难融入。 (The new employee doesn't fit in with the team and finds it hard to integrate.)
5 她的穿着打扮与正式场合格格不入。 (Her attire is inappropriate for formal occasions.)

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