规矩绳墨
Traditional form:
規矩繩墨
Pinyin (reading):
guījushéngmò
Definitions:
- compasses, set square and straight line marker (idiom); fig. established standard
- norms
- criteria
Characters:
- 规 - rules, regulations, customs, law
- 矩 - carpenter's square, ruler, rule
- 绳 - string, rope, cord; to control
- 墨 - ink; writing; Mexico
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