则
standard; rule; follow; measure word; conjunction; surname
Meanings
11 senses · 52 examplesnoun
standard; norm; criterion
formalRefers to a fixed or accepted way of doing something
We must set a good example for our staff by our own conduct.
The school has formulated new school rules and standards.
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A person should have their own code of conduct.
This industry has unified industry standards.
Moral standards are the foundation of social operation.
noun
rule; regulation; regulation
formalRefers to a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere
This general legal regulation covers all basic clauses.
The detailed rules of this article are very complicated.
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China's legal system is sound and complete.
The game rules are formulated by the organizer.
The company has strict attendance rules internally.
verb
to follow; to model oneself after
literaryLiterary usage, rarely used in modern daily conversation
Later generations follow the sages of ancient times.
A gentleman follows what is good and follows it.
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Later scholars mostly model their research methods after him.
Such conduct is enough to set an example for the whole world.
Ancient people acted in accordance with the way of heaven.
measure word
measure word for texts
neutralUsed to count separate sections, test questions, news articles or fables
This test paper has five essay questions.
There are two important news stories in today's newspaper.
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The teacher told us four fable stories.
This manual is divided into three sections.
Please complete the first exercise in the workbook.
proper noun
surname Ze
neutralA rare Chinese surname
Mr. Ze is our new colleague.
The Ze family has an old house in this area.
conjunction
indicating sequential relationship
literaryUsed to connect two clauses that happen in sequence
He pushed open the door and walked into the room.
No sooner had the words finished than the applause started.
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The sun rose and the earth regained its light.
The class bell rang, and the students walked out of the classroom one after another.
He finished drinking water and started working again.
conjunction
indicating cause and effect
literaryUsed to connect a cause and its corresponding result
Haste makes waste.
The weather is cold, so the river freezes.
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If you put in effort, you will gain rewards.
Objects expand when heated and contract when cooled.
Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards.
conjunction
indicating contrast
literaryUsed to compare two different situations or things
This article is too long, while the other one is too short.
He is outgoing, while his younger brother is introverted and shy.
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Urban life has a fast pace, while rural life is relatively leisurely.
Northern winters are cold and dry, while southern winters are warm and humid.
He likes excitement, while I prefer quietness.
conjunction
indicating concession
literaryUsed between the same two words to express concession
It's good, but it's just too expensive.
It's fast, but not safe enough.
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It's pretty, but it's uncomfortable to wear.
It's simple, but its functions are not comprehensive enough.
It's convenient, but the price is a bit high.
particle
used for listing reasons
literaryUsed after numbers like 一, 二, 三 to list reasons
He was late today, first because he overslept, and second because of traffic jams.
I don't want to travel, first because I don't have money, and second because I don't have time.
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He chose to resign, first because the work pressure was too great, and second because the development space was limited.
This restaurant's business is bad, first because the food tastes bad, and second because the prices are too high.
I don't like this movie, first because the plot is dragging, and second because the actors' performances are stiff.
verb
to be; to be is
literaryLiterary usage, used to emphasize identification
This is my fault.
This is the mission of our generation.
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This is real gold.
Kindness is the foundation of goodness.
This is the wonderful performance brought to everyone.