正規

简 正规 · 繁 正規
Mandarin · pinyin zhèng guī

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  1. regular
  2. according to standards
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正
zhèng · right, proper, correct
規
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规
guī · rules, regulations, customs, law
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4–1 · zheng4 gui1

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zing3 kwai1

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adj

  1. regular; standard; normal; formal; legitimate; real

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