We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「規矩準繩」 below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「規矩準繩」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Rule: a tool for drawing circles and squares; standard: a level and a plumb line, a tool for measuring straightness. Refers to the standards and rules that should be followed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
guī jǔ zhǔn shéng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kwai1 geui2 jeun2 sing2
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