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规矩
guīju
Description
"规矩"是指做事的标准、规则，也可以形容一个人很守规则、很老实。
"规矩" refers to standards or rules for doing things, and can also describe a person who is very rule-abiding and honest.
我们常说"守规矩"，意思是按照规则做事。
We often say "守规矩", meaning to act according to the rules.
Meanings
规矩guīju
rules; established customs or standards
公司有很多规矩要遵守。
The company has many rules to follow.
规矩guīju
well-behaved; obedient; proper
这个孩子很规矩。
This child is well-behaved.
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Notes
- Etymology
规 originally means compass and 矩 means carpenter's square; together they mean rules or standards.
- Nuance
as an adjective, 规矩 describes someone honest and well-behaved, similar to 老实.
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