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中規中矩

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Mandarin · pinyin zhòng guī zhòng jǔ

conforming with the norms of society

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
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矩: jǔ · carpenter's square, ruler, rule
规: guī · rules, regulations, customs, law

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4–1–4–3 · zhong4 gui1 zhong4 ju3

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