规
compass; rule; advise; plan
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
compass; drafting tool for circles
Commonly referred to as 圆规, the standard pair of drawing compasses with two adjustable legs
In art class, the teacher asked us to use compasses to draw circles.
The engineer used a pair of dividers to measure distances on the drawing.
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Young students learning to draw circles cannot do without the help of compasses.
This geometric drawing was drawn extremely neatly with compasses.
Traditional carpenters also use dividers to calibrate the弧度 of wooden materials.
noun
rule; regulation; standard
Refers to established standards, procedures, or customs
The school has strict school rules requiring students to attend classes on time.
We must follow traffic rules to ensure travel safety.
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This company has formulated new attendance rules.
We should abolish outdated and vulgar customs.
The game rules need to be explained to participants in advance.
verb
to advise; to persuade
formalUsed for giving sincere guidance or dissuading someone from improper behavior
The teacher often advises students not to indulge in online games.
A friend advised him not to believe strangers' words easily.
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Elders often advise younger generations to be diligent and thrifty.
He humbly accepted his friend's advice and quit smoking.
Everyone advised him not to act impulsively and to think calmly first.
verb
to plan; to formulate; to arrange
formalRefers to making detailed plans or establishing formal regulations
The company is planning next year's market expansion plan.
The government has planned new urban green belt areas.
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We have already specified the specific time and location of this event.
The team is planning how to efficiently complete this project.
The country has planned multiple new energy industrial bases.
noun
surname Gui
A relatively rare Chinese surname
Mr. Gui is the Chinese teacher at our school.
I know a calligrapher with the surname Gui.