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Chinese dictionary
- 1
n.custom; rule; established practice; social etiquette
教堂里有一些规矩,大家必须遵守。
There are certain forms that must be followed in the church.
不能什么事都按老规矩办。
Not everything must be done according to the old ways.
如果你守规矩,你就不大会遇到麻烦。
If you keep the rules, you are not likely to get into trouble.
synonym
- 2
adj.well-disciplined; well-behaved; decent; honest
你的字写得很规矩。
Your handwriting shows disciplined practice.
他规矩地坐着。
He sits still and well-behaved.
这个孩子没规矩。
This child has no manners.
Word usage
- Note"规矩" is different from "规则". "规矩" refers to unwritten conventions, customs, etiquette, etc.; "规则" refers to regulations or standards that form provisions.
- Reduplication"规矩" can be reduplicated, for example: "规规矩矩".
她努力规规矩矩地生活。
She has tried to lead a good life.
- common measure word"规矩" is often matched with measure word "条"or"个".
一条规矩
one rule
一个规矩
one rule