principle; general rule; in general
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
principle; rule; fundamental truth or law
formalRefers to a fundamental belief or a guiding standard for behavior and judgment.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
jiān坚
chí持
chéng诚
xìn信
de的
jī基
běn本
yuán原
zé则
。
We must adhere to the basic principle of integrity.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
yuán原
zé则
wèn问
tí题
，
bù不
néng能
tuǒ妥
xié协
。
This is a matter of principle; we cannot compromise.
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Zhè这
xiàng项
zhèng政
cè策
hěn很
yǒu有
yuán原
zé则
xìng性
。
This policy is highly principled.
noun
general idea; overall aspect; in principle
Used to indicate a general agreement or overall situation, often followed by '上'.
Wǒ我
yuán原
zé则
shàng上
tóng同
yì意
nǐ你
de的
jì计
huà划
。
I agree with your plan in principle.
Xīn新
guī规
dìng定
yuán原
zé则
shàng上
shì适
yòng用
yú于
suǒ所
yǒu有
yuán员
gōng工
。
The new regulation applies to all employees in principle.
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Zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
yuán原
zé则
shàng上
kě可
xíng行
，
dàn但
xì细
jié节
xū需
yào要
yōu优
huà化
。
This plan is feasible in principle, but the details need to be optimized.