畫地為牢

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lit. to be confined within a circle drawn on the ground (idiom) · fig. to confine oneself to a restricted range of activities

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to be confined within a circle drawn on the ground (idiom)
  2. fig. to confine oneself to a restricted range of activities

Written Forms

畫地為牢Traditional · Main Form
画地为牢Alternate Form

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