规矩准绳 guī ju zhǔn shéng

DEFINITIONS

  1. compasses, set square, spirit level and plumbline (idiom); fig. established standard
  2. norms
  3. criteria

CHARACTERS

规 guī rules, regulations, customs, law
矩 ju carpenter's square, ruler, rule
准 zhǔn approve, allow, permit; in accord
绳 shéng rope, string, cord; control