规矩绳墨 guī ju shéng mò

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

规 guī rules, regulations, customs, law
矩 ju carpenter's square, ruler, rule
绳 shéng rope, string, cord; control
墨 mò ink; writing