繁文縟節

Chinese

overelaborate formalities; convoluted writing excessive formality
trad. (繁文縟節) 繁文 縟節
simp. (繁文缛节) 繁文 缛节

Pronunciation


Note: Often mispronounced as fánwénrǔjié.

Idiom

繁文縟節

  1. red tape
  2. excessive ceremony
  3. overly elaborate writing
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