4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 992

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「規矩鉤繩」, with its usage explained below.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「規矩鉤繩」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

Rules: A tool for drawing circles and squares. Refers to the standards and rules that should be followed.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guī jǔ gōu shéng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

kwai1 geui2 ngau1 sing2

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.