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(lit.) like a square peg in a round hole (idiom) · (fig.) incompatible

方枘圆凿
fāng ruì yuán záo
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) inharmonious · incompatible格格不入gé gé bù rùas different as can be (idiom) · poles apart大相径庭dà xiāng jìng tíngto not conform to · to be unsuited to · to be out of keeping with · should not · ought out不合bù hé
Antonyms
(done) with meticulous care and flawless artistry · (story plot) intricately woven together丝丝入扣sī sī rù kòuinseparable · mixed like water and milk · as well blended as milk and water · in complete harmony · complete understanding between friends水乳交融shuǐ rǔ jiāo róng
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