矩
carpenter's square; rule; standard
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
carpenter's square; drafting square
literaryA traditional carpentry tool for marking right angles and straight rectangular sides, also called 矩(jǔ).
Ancient craftsmen used carpenter's squares to make neatly shaped wooden items.
A carpenter's square is one of the essential tools for woodworkers.
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This carpenter's square has been used for decades and remains accurate.
Lu Ban invented the earliest carpentry square tools.
The carpenter's square has a simple structure but extremely strong practicality.
noun
rule; standard; regulation
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to refer to moral, social, or official rules and standards.
Every citizen should follow rules and regulations and abide by the law.
This company strictly follows industry standards in its operations.
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Traditional Chinese culture emphasizes acting in accordance with moral standards in life.
Teachers should establish clear classroom rules.
His behavior violates public social norms.