逾规越矩 — “To overstep the bounds of propriety”
逾规越矩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to overstep the bounds of propriety”. To act or speak beyond what is proper or regulated; to be out of line. Literally, “exceed rules, cross norms”.
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逾规越矩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
逾规越矩 Character Breakdown
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在这次非正式聚会，他的一些言论和举动显得有些逾规越矩，让大家感到很不自在。
At this informal gathering, some of his remarks and actions seemed to overstep the bounds of propriety, making everyone feel quite uncomfortable.
Idioms Related to 逾规越矩
Antonyms of 逾规越矩
More idioms starting with 逾
- yú逾jiǎ假bù不guī归overstay leave
- yú逾qiān千yuè越wàn万exceeding thousands and tens of thousands
- yú逾qiáng墙kuī窥pín蠙clandestine love affair
- yú逾qiáng墙kuī窥xì隙to have a secret love affair
- yú逾qiáng墙yuè越shě舍to make a quick getaway
- yú逾qiáng墙bì避mìng命avoid summons by climbing wall
- yú逾qiáng墙zuàn钻xué穴to have an illicit love affair
- yú逾qiáng墙zuàn钻pín蠙have a clandestine love affair
- yú逾qiáng墙zuān钻xì隙make illicit advances to women
- yú逾shān山yuè越hǎi海cross mountains and seas
- yú逾nián年lì历suì岁to pass through many years
- yú逾páo庖ér而yàn宴bypass proper channels or act improperly
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Open the tool →Questions about 逾规越矩
What does 逾规越矩 mean?
逾规越矩 (yú guī yuè jǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to overstep the bounds of propriety”.
How do you pronounce 逾规越矩?
逾规越矩 is pronounced yú guī yuè jǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 逾规越矩 literally mean?
Literally, 逾规越矩 means “exceed rules, cross norms”. It is used to mean “to overstep the bounds of propriety”.
What is the Chinese definition of 逾规越矩?
指说话或处事超越规矩