chấp kính

Ông ấy là người rất chấp kính trong mọi việc.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Rigid adherence to formalities or rituals: The act of strictly observing established rites, protocols, or formal principles, often to the point of inflexibility. It implies a focus on the literal form or rule over its spirit or practical purpose.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy bị chỉ trích vì chấp kính, không chịu thay đổi lễ nghi cũ. (He was criticized for his rigid adherence to formalities, refusing to change the old rituals.)
  • Trong quản lý, đôi khi cần linh hoạt, không nên quá chấp kính. (In management, one sometimes needs to be flexible and should not be overly rigid about principles.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is classical and formal, often used in literary or philosophical contexts to critique a pedantic or dogmatic attitude.

Variants and Related Words

• Chấp nhất (v): to be stubbornly attached to one idea or method; to be obstinate.
• Cố chấp (v): to be obstinate; to persist stubbornly in one's views.

Synonyms

• Formalism: Excessive adherence to prescribed forms.
• Pedantry: An excessive concern with minor details and rules.
• Rigidity: Inability to be changed or adapted.

Related Idioms

• While no direct idioms use chấp kính, the concept relates to:
  • Câu nệ hình thức: To be hung up on formalities.
  • Bám vào nguyên tắc chết: To cling to dead principles.