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规矩绳墨
規矩繩墨
guījushéngmò
1. compasses, set square and straight line marker (idiom); fig. established standard
2. norms
3. criteria

Character Breakdown

规
guī
rules, regulations, customs, law
HSK 4 8 丶
矩
jǔ
carpenter's square, ruler, rule
HSK 5 9 丶
绳
shéng
string, rope, cord; to control
HSK 5 11 丶
墨
mò
ink; writing; Mexico
HSK 6 15 丶

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