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Chinese dictionary
n.established practice; groove; set rule
按照成规办事
do things according to established practice
摆脱成规
break away from conventionality
抛弃成规
abandon established rules
提前多久开瓶并无成规,各个年份的葡萄酒可能都有不同。
There is no set rule, and one vintage may differ from another.
打破成规
break down the established conventions
过于墨守成规通常是由于担心得不到认可。
Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.
Word usage
- Note"成规" is different from "陈规". "成规" are the rules and regulations that have prevailed in the past and are still used today, and is a neutral term; "陈规" is the old and outdated rules and regulations, which is a derogatory term.