率由舊章 shuài yóu jiù zhāng

to follow a proven formula

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to follow a proven formula
  2. 2. to act in accordance with the old rules (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
率 shuài HSK 5
rate; frequency; to lead
由 yóu HSK 4
from; because of; due to
舊 jiù
old; opposite: new 新xīn; former
章 zhāng HSK 4
chapter; section; regulation