规则 (guīzé)

规则 refers to a rule, regulation, or established norm that governs behavior or procedure.

Meanings

[noun] rule; regulation; norm; standard

Example Sentences

每个游戏都有自己的规则。 Měi gè yóuxì dōu yǒu zìjǐ de guīzé. Every game has its own rules.

我们必须遵守交通规则。 Wǒmen bìxū zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé. We must obey traffic regulations.

违反规则会受到惩罚。 Wéifǎn guīzé huì shòudào chéngfá. Breaking the rules will result in punishment.

制定清晰的规则对团队非常重要。 Zhìdìng qīngxī de guīzé duì tuánduì fēicháng zhòngyào. Setting clear rules is very important for a team.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
遵守规则 (zūnshǒu guīzé)	to follow/obey the rules
违反规则 (wéifǎn guīzé)	to break the rules
制定规则 (zhìdìng guīzé)	to set rules
交通规则 (jiāotōng guīzé)	traffic rules

Usage Notes

规则 and 规定 (guīdìng) both relate to rules, but 规则 refers to general norms and principles (like game rules or social norms), while 规定 refers to specific official regulations or stipulations. 法规 (fǎguī) refers to laws and regulations in a legal context. At B1 level, 规则 is the most common term for everyday rules.

Memory Hook

规 (compass/to regulate) + 则 (principle/rule) — a compass sets a standard, and a principle follows it; together they form a "rule."