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规矩 (guī ju): rule, custom; well-behaved

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6noun, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
rule, custom; well-behaved
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun, adjective
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • lit. compass and set square
  • fig. established standard
  • rule
  • customs
  • practices
  • fig. upright and honest
  • well-behaved

Chinese explanation

  • 画圆形和方形的两种工具,比喻一定的标准、法则或习惯
  • 也指为人处世合乎常理、懂礼貌。例如:做事要守规矩
  • 这孩子很懂规矩。

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Example sentences

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Every school has its own rules.

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In the company, we must follow the rules.

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Children should learn to understand rules from a young age.

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He doesn't understand the rules, so he often offends people.

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Without rules, nothing can be accomplished.

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