规
矩

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The word "规矩" is formed by combining the character 规, which historically denotes a compass used for drawing circles, and 矩, which refers to a carpenter's square for drawing right angles; together, they create a compound term where the concrete tools for measurement metaphorically extend to mean established standards, rules, or norms.

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在学校要守规矩。

Zài xuéxiào yào shǒu guīju.

At school, one must follow the rules.

妈妈给我定了规矩。

Māma gěi wǒ dìng le guīju.

Mom set rules for me.

遵守规矩是每个人的责任。

Zūnshǒu guīju shì měi gè rén de zérèn.

Following rules is everyone's responsibility.

如果你不遵守规矩，就会受到惩罚。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù zūnshǒu guīju, jiù huì shòudào chéngfá.

If you don't follow the rules, you will be punished.

在团队合作中，明确的规矩能提高效率。

Zài tuánduì hézuò zhōng, míngquè de guīju néng tígāo xiàolǜ.

In teamwork, clear rules can improve efficiency.

Word Definition - 规矩

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

Individual Character Details

规 guī, guī
矩 jǔ, jǔ