重规累矩 — “To scrupulously follow established rules and norms”
重规累矩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to scrupulously follow established rules and norms”. To be meticulously compliant with regulations. It can also imply being conventional, repetitive, or adhering to old patterns without innovation. Literally, “Repeated rules and norms; repeated compasses and squares”.
重规累矩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
重规累矩 Character Breakdown
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More idioms starting with 重
- chóng重sān三dié叠sì四repeat over and over again
- chóng重sān三dié迭sì四repeat something over and over
- zhòng重yì义qīng轻shēng生value righteousness over life
- zhòng重yì义qīng轻cái财Value righteousness over wealth
- zhòng重yú于tài泰shān山of great significance
- zhòng重yú于tài泰shān山，，qīng轻yú于hóng鸿máo毛Of great or no significance
- chóng重zuò作féng冯fù妇return to one's old profession
- chóng重xiū修jiù旧hǎo好mend fences and restore good relations
- chóng重guāng光lèi累qià洽successive generations of peace and prosperity
- chóng重guān关jī击tuò柝maintain strict vigilance and security
- chóng重xīng兴qí旗gǔ鼓make a fresh start with renewed vigor
- zhòng重lì利pán盘bō剥ruthlessly exploit through usury
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What does 重规累矩 mean?
重规累矩 (chóng guī lèi jǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to scrupulously follow established rules and norms”.
How do you pronounce 重规累矩?
重规累矩 is pronounced chóng guī lèi jǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 重规累矩 literally mean?
Literally, 重规累矩 means “Repeated rules and norms; repeated compasses and squares”. It is used to mean “to scrupulously follow established rules and norms”.
What is the Chinese definition of 重规累矩?
指前后相合，合乎同样的规矩法度。亦比喻因袭、重复。