繁文缛节 fánwénrùjié red tape Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 繁 fán adjective complicated (bound form) complicated; complex; intricate文 wén ritual (bound form) formal ritual; ceremony; rules or regulations缛 縟 rù elaborate (bound form) elaborate; ornate; numerous and complicated节 節 jié noun etiquette (bound form) etiquette; manners; courtesy; rite