槼 (guī) - Gui — an archaic variant form of the

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guī ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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槼 · guī

Gui — an archaic variant form of the character 規, meaning 'rule', 'regulation', 'compass' (the tool), or 'to plan'.

Gui — an archaic variant form of the

Usage highlights

RegulationsRulesCompassTo planStandardOrdinance

Synonyms

  • 規— rule; regulation; compass (standard form)
  • 則— rule; principle; standard
  • 法— law; method; way

Antonyms

  • 亂— chaos; disorder; confusion
  • 違— to violate; to disobey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old text used the variant character (槼).
  • He followed the established rule (規矩).
  • We need to plan the project (規劃).
  • A compass is used for drawing circles (圓規).

Collocations

  • Regulations(規章)
  • Rules(規則)
  • Compass(圓規)
  • To plan(規劃)
  • Standard(規範)
  • Ordinance(規程)

Idioms

  • Conventional rules and practices(陳規陋習)
  • Follow the rules(循規蹈矩)
  • Set a precedent(創立規制)
  • Conventional(墨守成規)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 槼 is a historical variant of 規, a character deeply associated with order, measurement, and moral conduct.
  • The concept of 'rule' (規) is fundamental in Chinese philosophy, governing everything from statecraft to personal behavior.
  • The compass (規) symbolizes precision, fairness, and the establishment of standards.

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