矱 (yuē) - Standard & measure

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yuē ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

矱 · yuē

Standard;

measure;

criterion;

a unit of measurement used in ancient times.

Standardmeasurecriterion

Usage highlights

Standard and measureSquare and measureEstablished standardSet standardsFollow normsMeasurement standard

Synonyms

  • 规— rule; regulation
  • 矩— carpenter's square; standard
  • 准— standard; criterion
  • 度— measure; standard

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder
  • 逾— exceed; go beyond

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sets high standards for himself (自设规矱).
  • They follow the established norms (遵循矩矱).
  • This serves as a benchmark for evaluation (作为衡量之矱).

Collocations

  • Standard and measure(规矱)
  • Square and measure(矩矱)
  • Established standard(常矱)
  • Set standards(设矱)
  • Follow norms(循矱)
  • Measurement standard(度矱)

Idioms

  • Conforming to rules and standards(规矩矱墨)
  • Following established norms(循规蹈矱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a specific ancient unit of measurement.
  • Used metaphorically to mean standards, norms, or criteria in classical Chinese.
  • Appears primarily in classical literature and formal writing rather than modern vernacular.

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