规矩准绳 in English gui1 ju5 zhun3 sheng2 Meaning

Meanings

  • compasses, set square, spirit level and plumbline (idiomatic expression); metaphorically established standard
  • norms
  • criteria

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Pinyin

gui1 ju5 zhun3 sheng2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

gui1variant of 規|规[gui1] ju3variant of 矩[ju3] zhun3to allow sheng2rope