Chinese Character: 规
1. Character Basics
Radical: 见/jiàn (see), 夫/fū (man)
Stroke Count: 8 strokes
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Guī (First tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: Rule; regulation; standard
Extended Meaning: To plan; to design; to measure
Additional Meaning: To behave according to rules
4. Common Words
- 规则 (guī zé) - Rule; regulation
Example: 我们必须遵守交通规则。(Wǒ men bì xū zūn shǒu jiāo tōng guī zé. - We must obey traffic rules.) - 规定 (guī dìng) - To stipulate; regulation
Example: 学校有很多规定。(Xué xiào yǒu hěn duō guī dìng. - There are many regulations in the school.) - 规划 (guī huà) - To plan; planning
Example: 他们正在规划新的城市。(Tā men zhèng zài guī huà xīn de chéng shì. - They are planning a new city.) - 规范 (guī fàn) - Norm; standardize
Example: 我们应该规范我们的行为。(Wǒ men yīng gāi guī fàn wǒ men de xíng wéi. - We should standardize our behavior.) - 规律 (guī lǜ) - Law; rule (natural or social)
Example: 自然界有很多规律。(Zì rán jiè yǒu hěn duō guī lǜ. - There are many laws in nature.)
5. Grammar & Usage
Noun Usage: Refers to rules, regulations, or standards
Example: 这是公司的基本规定。(Zhè shì gōng sī de jī běn guī dìng. - This is the company's basic regulation.)
Verb Usage: To plan, to design, to measure
Example: 我们需要规划未来。(Wǒ men xū yào guī huà wèi lái. - We need to plan for the future.)
Common Structure: Often used in compound words related to rules and planning
Example: 规章制度 (guī zhāng zhì dù) - Rules and regulations
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the concept of "规" (guī) has deep roots. It originally referred to a compass used for drawing circles, symbolizing precision and order. Over time, it evolved to represent rules and standards that guide behavior and society.
The phrase "不以规矩，不能成方圆" (Bù yǐ guī jǔ, bù néng chéng fāng yuán) translates to "Without rules, you can't draw squares and circles," emphasizing the importance of rules in creating order and structure.
In traditional Chinese thought, following rules (守规 - shǒu guī) is considered a virtue, reflecting respect for social order and harmony.
7. Example Sentence
Example 1:
中文: 我们需要遵守游戏规则。
拼音: Wǒ men xū yào zūn shǒu yóu xì guī zé.
English: We need to follow the game rules.
Example 2:
中文: 他们正在规划明年的旅行。
拼音: Tā men zhèng zài guī huà míng nián de lǚ xíng.
English: They are planning next year's trip.
Example 3:
中文: 这个项目需要有明确的规范。
拼音: Zhè ge xiàng mù xū yào yǒu míng què de guī fàn.
English: This project needs clear standards.
8. Memory Tips
1. Visual Association: The character 规 consists of 夫 (fū - man) and 见 (jiàn - see), suggesting a man who sees or establishes rules.
2. Stroke Mnemonic: Remember the 8 strokes in order: horizontal (一), vertical (丨), horizontal (一), horizontal (一), diagonal (ノ), vertical (丨), horizontal hook (𠃌), and vertical hook (乚).
3. Sound Association: The pinyin "guī" rhymes with "way" but with a rising tone.
4. Cultural Connection: Link the character to its original meaning of a compass and its symbolic meaning of rules.
5. Word Association: Learn common words like 规则 (guī zé - rule) and 规定 (guī dìng - regulation) to reinforce your memory of the character.