規矩繩墨 guī ju shéng mò

rules and standards; strict norms

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. compasses, set square and straight line marker (idiom); fig. established standard
  2. 2. norms
  3. 3. criteria

Characters

Character Meaning
規 guī
regulation; a rule; to admonish
矩 ju HSK 5
rule; regulation; pattern
繩 shéng
rope
墨 mò HSK 6
ink stick; China ink; abbr. for 墨西哥mò xī gē, Mexico