norm; standard; criterion
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
moral norms; ethical standards (for women in feudal times)
archaicA historical term referring specifically to the societal rules for women's behavior in ancient China.
Gǔ古
dài代
nǚ女
dé德
jiào教
yù育
qiáng强
diào调
zūn遵
shǒu守
sān三
cóng从
sì四
dé德
de的
guī规
fàn范
。
Ancient female virtue education emphasized adherence to the norms of the Three Obediences and Four Virtues.
Zhè这
xiē些
fēng封
jiàn建
guī规
fàn范
yán严
zhòng重
shù束
fù缚
le了
nǚ女
xìng性
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
。
These feudal norms severely restricted women's development.
noun
poise; demeanor; ladylike bearing (of a woman)
literaryRefers to the elegant, dignified, and proper conduct of a woman.
Tā她
jǔ举
zhǐ止
duān端
zhuāng庄
，
hěn很
yǒu有
dà大
jiā家
guī规
fàn范
。
Her demeanor is dignified and proper, showing the bearing of a well-bred lady.
Zhè这
wèi位
nǚ女
shì士
tán谈
tǔ吐
yōu优
yǎ雅
，
guī规
fàn范
shí十
zú足
。
This lady speaks with grace and full poise.