舴
rule; then; yet
Meanings
5 senses · 13 examplesnoun
norm; rule; standard; regulation
neutralUsed to refer to standards of behavior or established regulations.
Set an example by one's own conduct.
This is the standard for our conduct.
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He established strict rules.
conjunction
then; just; in that case; as a result
neutralConnects cause and effect, or indicates a logical consequence. Often used in formal or written Chinese.
More haste, less speed. (If you hurry, then you won't succeed.)
Learning without thought is labor lost.
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Correct mistakes if you have made any, and guard against them if you have not.
conjunction
but; however; yet; whereas
formalUsed to introduce a contrast or unexpected turn of events. Common in classical and formal modern Chinese.
He is smart but does not work hard.
But now it is not so.
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Everyone seeks fame, but I am different.
classifier
item; piece; article
neutralUsed for counting items in a list, articles, or clauses in a document. More common in formal written contexts.
These regulations consist of ten articles.
This piece of news is very important.
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A fable (a piece of allegorical writing).
noun
surname (Ze)
neutralA rare Chinese family name.
Teacher Ze is the head teacher of our class.