紧箍咒
jǐn​gū​zhòu

restriction

  • created sense approved 紧箍咒/緊箍咒 · jǐn​gū​zhòu · restriction

    紧箍咒 / 緊箍咒

    jǐn​gū​zhòu

    restriction

    a metaphorical spell or set of rules used to control someone or inhibit their freedom

    这些过时的规章制度成了束缚员工积极性的紧箍咒。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 紧箍咒/緊箍咒 · jǐn​gū​zhòu · tightening spell

    紧箍咒 / 緊箍咒

    jǐn​gū​zhòu

    tightening spell

    the Band-tightening Spell used by Tang Sanzang to control the Monkey King in the novel Journey to the West

    唐僧一念紧箍咒，孙悟空就头痛欲裂。

    noun

    created sense