We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「循規蹈矩」.
Discover the idiom 「循規蹈矩」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Follow, follow. Rules and squares are standard tools for determining squares and circles, and are used to refer to the principles of behavior. Originally meant to abide by the rules and not dare to violate them. It now also refers to adhering to old rules and not daring to make the slightest changes.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xún guī dǎo jǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheun4 kwai1 dou6 geui2
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
