规矩准绳 guī ju zhǔn shéng

rules and standards; norms

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
规 guī HSK 4
regulation; a rule; to admonish
矩 ju HSK 5
rule; regulation; pattern
准 zhǔn HSK 2
to allow; to grant; accurate
绳 shéng HSK 5
rope