The Chinese word "规律" is formed by combining two characters: "规", which originally refers to a compass used for drawing circles and by extension denotes rules, standards, or norms, and "律", which signifies laws, regulations, or systematic principles. Together, they semantically merge to create a compound word that conveys the concept of "law" or "regular pattern", implying consistent, governing rules observed in nature, society, or behavior, thus reflecting the idea of orderly and predictable cycles or standards.