4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 510

After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「重規疊矩」. Meaning and usage are below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「重規疊矩」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Rules overlap, squares stack up. Refers to the rules and systems that are consistent and overlapping. A metaphor for following and repetition.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhòng guī dié jǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jung6 kwai1 dip6 geui2

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.