sei2 baan2死板

Jyutpingsei2 baan2

Yaleséi báan

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Inflexible, rigid, and unwilling to accept new ideas or change one's habits.

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How it's used

Describes someone who follows rules or habits mechanically without considering the actual situation. It carries a negative connotation, implying that the person is stubborn or lacks creativity. It is frequently used to criticize workplace behavior or social interactions where someone refuses to adapt to changing circumstances.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人hou2好sei2死baan2板，dim2點gong2講dou1都m4唔hang2肯goi2改。

He is such an inflexible person, no matter what you say he won't change.

Common phrases

sei2死baan2板ge3嘅kwai1規geoi2矩

rigid rules

sei2死baan2板ge3嘅fong1方faat3法

inflexible methods

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 固執, which focuses more on stubbornness of opinion or personality, whereas 死板 specifically highlights a lack of flexibility in methods, processes, or thinking patterns.