then; but; rule, standard

Character data

Radical ⼑ (18.7)
Strokes 9
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

則 zé
  1. 1. (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but
  2. 2. then
  3. 3. standard
  4. 4. norm
  5. 5. principle
  6. 6. to follow
  7. 7. to imitate
  8. 8. classifier for written items

Stroke order

則 stroke order diagram

Words containing 則

Word Meaning
law; rule; code
L'Hôpital's rule (math.)
standard; criterion; norm
hidden rules; shady unspoken deals, often sexual
unprincipled
in that case; that being the case; then
logic; principle
logic
Rayleigh criterion (optics)
to make a decision when it's time to decide
hard times push people to change
rule
simple principle; general rule
detailed rules and regulations; bylaws
general provision (law); profile
penalty; penal provision
L'Hôpital's rule (math.) (Tw)
to be happy when one's errors are pointed out
a maxim; one's principles
a maxim; one's principles
code of conduct; standard of conduct
regulation; rule; rules and regulations
regularity
regularity
regularity effect