周规折矩 — “To adhere strictly to established rules and norms”
周规折矩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adhere strictly to established rules and norms”. Often implying a lack of flexibility or being overly rigid in following procedures. Literally, “To circumscribe with a compass and bend with a square; to follow the compass and square”.
周规折矩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
周规折矩 Character Breakdown
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What does 周规折矩 mean?
周规折矩 (zhōu guī zhé jǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adhere strictly to established rules and norms”.
How do you pronounce 周规折矩?
周规折矩 is pronounced zhōu guī zhé jǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 周规折矩 literally mean?
Literally, 周规折矩 means “to circumscribe with a compass and bend with a square; to follow the compass and square”. It is used to mean “to adhere strictly to established rules and norms”.
What is the Chinese definition of 周规折矩?
本指行礼时步趋合乎规矩。后引申为拘泥于成法、准则。