原则 (yuánzé) — principle
HSK 3 | noun | a fundamental rule or standard guiding behavior
原则 (yuánzé)
原则 refers to a fundamental principle, rule, or standard that guides one's behavior or decisions.
Meanings
- [noun] principle; fundamental rule; standard
Example Sentences
诚实是他做人的基本原则。 Chéngshí shì tā zuòrén de jīběn yuánzé. Honesty is his basic principle in life.
我们做事必须遵守一定的原则。 Wǒmen zuòshì bìxū zūnshǒu yīdìng de yuánzé. We must follow certain principles in what we do.
这个问题在原则上没有问题。 Zhège wèntí zài yuánzé shàng méiyǒu wèntí. In principle, there is no problem with this matter.
他坚持自己的原则，从不妥协。 Tā jiānchí zìjǐ de yuánzé, cóng bù tuǒxié. He sticks to his principles and never compromises.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 基本原则 | basic principle |
| 坚持原则 | to uphold principles |
| 违反原则 | to violate principles |
| 原则上 | in principle |
Memory Hook
原 means "original/foundational" and 则 means "rule" — a 原则 is a foundational rule you live by.