规矩

規矩
guī ju
HSK 5
lit. compass and set square
noun
adjective

Example Sentences

他总是遵守这个规矩。
tā zǒngshì zūnshǒu zhègè guījǔ 。
He always follows this rule.
在这个社会，拥有规矩是很重要的。
zài zhègè shèhuì ， yōngyǒu guījǔ shì hěn zhòngyào de 。
In this society, having standards is very important.
他的行为非常规矩，大家都很欣赏他。
tāde xíngwéi fēicháng guījǔ ， dàjiā dūhěn xīnshǎng tā 。
His behavior is very proper, everyone admires him.

Individual Characters

规guī
compass, a rule, regulation
矩ju

Words with similar meanings

规章guīzhāng
regulation
A formal rule or directive established by an authority, often used in a legal or institutional context.
标准biāozhǔn
standard
An accepted level of quality or attainment; it signifies expectations rather than specific rules.

Words Starting With 规

规定guī dìng
provision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; rule
规则guī zé
rule; regulation; rules and regulations
规律guī lǜ
rule (e.g. of science); law of behavior; regular pattern; rhythm; discipline
规模guī mó
scale; scope; extent
规划guī huà
plan; program

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