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尺步绳趋
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尺步绳趋 — “To act strictly according to rules or established standards”

尺步绳趋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act strictly according to rules or established standards”. To conform meticulously to regulations and norms. Literally, “To take inch-steps and follow the rope; to walk with measured steps by a line”.

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尺步绳趋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

尺步绳趋 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
尺
chǐ4traditional Chinese foot unit
步
bù7walk, step, pace
绳
shéng11rope, cord, or standard
趋
qū12move quickly or tend towards

Example Sentence with 尺步绳趋

他在工作中总是尺步绳趋,确保每一个环节都符合要求。
In his work, he always acts strictly by the book, ensuring every step meets the requirements.

Idioms Related to 尺步绳趋

Synonyms of 尺步绳趋

  • shéng绳qū趋chǐ尺bù步act with utmost propriety and precision

Antonyms of 尺步绳趋

  • biāo标xīn新lì立yì异be unconventional and original

More idioms starting with 尺

  • chǐ尺èr二yuān冤jia家numerous burdensome art patrons
  • chǐ尺èr二xiù秀cái才poorly educated scholar
  • chǐ尺bīng兵cùn寸tiě铁a very small amount of military strength
  • chǐ尺bì壁cùn寸yīn阴Every moment is precious
  • chǐ尺cùn寸zhī之gōng功a small contribution or modest achievement
  • chǐ尺cùn寸zhī之dì地a tiny plot of land
  • chǐ尺cùn寸zhī之bǐng柄trifling amount of power
  • chǐ尺cùn寸qiān千lǐ里Vast panorama appears close from a height
  • chǐ尺cùn寸kě可qǔ取to have some redeeming qualities
  • chǐ尺shān山cùn寸shuǐ水small delicate landscapes
  • chǐ尺bù布dǒu斗sù粟family strife over petty interests
  • chǐ尺fú幅qiān千lǐ里vast meaning in small space

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Questions about 尺步绳趋

What does 尺步绳趋 mean?

尺步绳趋 (chǐ bù shéng qū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act strictly according to rules or established standards”.

How do you pronounce 尺步绳趋?

尺步绳趋 is pronounced chǐ bù shéng qū in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 尺步绳趋 literally mean?

Literally, 尺步绳趋 means “to take inch-steps and follow the rope; to walk with measured steps by a line”. It is used to mean “to act strictly according to rules or established standards”.

What is the Chinese definition of 尺步绳趋?

指行有准绳,循法度。

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