规矩绳墨 guī ju shéng mò

rules; standards; established 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
规 guī HSK 4
regulation; a rule; to admonish
矩 ju HSK 5
rule; regulation; pattern
绳 shéng HSK 5
rope
墨 mò HSK 6
ink stick; China ink; abbr. for 墨西哥mò xī gē, Mexico