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原则
yuánzé
Description
"原则"是指人们做事或者想问题的时候要遵守的基本规则。
"原则" refers to the basic rules people follow when doing things or thinking about problems.
很多人都有自己做人的原则，不会轻易改变。
Many people have their own principles for living and do not change them easily.
Meanings
原则yuánzé
principle; basic rule or standard
我们做事要有原则。
We must have principles in what we do.
原则上yuánzé shàng
in principle; generally speaking
原则上我同意你的想法。
In principle, I agree with your idea.
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Notes
- Etymology
原 (origin, basic) + 则 (rule, standard), together meaning a fundamental rule.
- Nuance
原则 is a personal or abstract guiding rule; 规定 refers to concrete official regulations.
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