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規矩準繩

简规矩准绳 · 繁規矩準繩

Mandarin · pinyin guī ju zhǔn shéng

compasses, set square, spirit level and plumbline (idiom); fig. established standard
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規: Look up this written character
矩: jǔ · carpenter's square, ruler, rule
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规: guī · rules, regulations, customs, law
准: zhǔn · approve, allow, permit; in accord
绳: shéng · rope, string, cord; control

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1–5–3–2 · gui1 ju5 zhun3 sheng2

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kwai1 geoi2 zeon2 sing4

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