yī​bǎn​yī​yǎn

methodical

Senses

一板一眼 yī​bǎn​yī​yǎn (also yì​bǎn​yì​yǎn) methodical

Scrupulous and orderly in speech or action; following a prescribed pattern

一板一眼 yī​bǎn​yī​yǎn (also yì​bǎn​yì​yǎn) one strong beat and one weak beat

Refers to a two-beat measure in traditional music or opera consisting of one strong beat and one weak beat.

一板一眼 yī​bǎn​yī​yǎn (also yì​bǎn​yì​yǎn) inflexible

Overly rigid or stubborn in following rules; lacking adaptability

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synonym 一板一眼/一板一眼 一板三眼/一板三眼