Common Meanings
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guī规
A drawing instrument used for drawing circles or arcs, like a compass.
他用圆规画了一个完美的圆。
He used a compass to draw a perfect circle.
Rule, regulation, standard; a set of established principles or procedures.
我们都应该遵守交通规则。
We should all obey traffic rules.
pattern, scope, or scale, often used in terms like 'guīmó' (scale).
新开的超市商品种类齐全，经营规模很大。
The newly opened supermarket has a complete range of goods and operates on a very large scale.
To advise, admonish, or exhort someone, especially to correct their behavior or encourage effort.
他虚心接受了朋友们的规劝，决定改过自新
He humbly accepted his friends' admonitions and decided to turn over a new leaf.
to plan; to regulate; to stipulate
他们正在详细规划下个季度的销售策略。
They are meticulously planning next quarter's sales strategy.