奉为圭臬 fèng wéi guī niè

to take as a guiding principle (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to take as a guiding principle (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
奉 fèng HSK 6
to present respectfully (to superior, ancestor, deity etc)
为 wéi HSK 2
for; because of; to
圭 guī
(old) jade tablet (a ceremonial badge of rank)
臬 niè
standard; rule; guidepost