規行矩步 guī xíng jǔ bù

to follow the compass and go with the set square (idiom); to follow the rules inflexibly

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to follow the compass and go with the set square (idiom); to follow the rules inflexibly
  2. 2. to act according to convention

Characters

Character Meaning
規 guī
regulation; a rule; to admonish
行 xíng HSK 3
all right; OK!; will do
矩 jǔ HSK 5
rule; regulation; pattern
步 bù HSK 2
walk; a step; a pace