榘 (jǔ) - Carpenter's square & rule

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Carpenter's square;

rule;

standard;

norm;

regulation;

principle.

Carpenter's squarerulestandard

Usage highlights

Rules and regulationsMoral standardBeyond the normSet a standardSquare and compassesEstablished rule

Synonyms

  • 规— compasses; rules
  • 法— law; method
  • 则— rule; principle

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder
  • 逾— transgress; exceed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Follow the rules and regulations (规矩).
  • He acts according to moral principles (矩范).
  • This behavior is beyond the norm (逾矩).
  • Set a standard for others to follow (矩矱).

Collocations

  • Rules and regulations(规矩)
  • Moral standard(矩范)
  • Beyond the norm(逾矩)
  • Set a standard(矩矱)
  • Square and compasses(规矩)
  • Established rule(矩度)

Idioms

  • Square and compasses, rule and line(规矩绳墨)
  • Follow the established path(循规蹈矩)
  • Extend the square(矩步方行)
  • Square and compasses cannot make perfect circles(规矩不能成方圆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the carpenter's square used in woodworking, symbolizing precision and standards.
  • In Confucian thought, represents moral principles and proper conduct that one should follow.
  • Associated with the concept of 'li' (ritual/propriety) as external standards guiding behavior.

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