格格不入
gé gé bù rù
out of place
Character by character
格gé
obstruct
obstruct
格gé
obstruct
obstruct
不bù
not
not
入rù
fit in
fit in
Example
他觉得自己和这里的环境格格不入。
He feels like he just doesn't fit in here.
Tone: neutral.
Usage and origin
Takes 和 or 与…格格不入; for people, ideas or styles.
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