Chinese word

原则

Pronunciation

Pinyinyuán zé

Meaning

  • nounprinciple

Example

我们应该遵守原则。wǒ men yīng gāi zūn shǒu yuán zé

We should follow the principle.

Illustration for 原则 (principle)

More examples

这项政策违反了基本原则。zhè xiàng zhèng cè wéi fǎn le jī běn yuán zé

This policy violates a basic principle.

Core concept

A stable standard at the foundation of a judgment or action, guiding choices across different situations.

Common phrases

  • 基本原则jī běn yuán zé

    basic principle

  • 遵守原则zūn shǒu yuán zé

    follow a principle

  • 违反原则wéi fǎn yuán zé

    violate a principle

Similar words

规则guī zé: A rule specifying proper behavior or the steps in a procedure.
规定guī dìng: A regulation officially issued by an organization or required by law.
准则zhǔn zé: A guiding standard that shapes behavior and decision-making.
标准biāo zhǔn: A standard used to measure or judge the quality or degree of something.

Definition in Chinese

说明在处理问题或评价事物时应遵循的基本标准或价值取向，作为判断和行动的依据。shuō míng zài chú lǐ wèn tí huò píng jià shì wù shí yīng zūn xún de jī běn biāo zhǔn huò jià zhí qǔ xiàng zuò wéi pàn duàn hé xíng dòng de yī jù

Word origin

原 (yuán, "source") + 则 (zé, "rule") combine the ideas of a starting point and a standard, giving 原则 (yuánzé, "principle") its sense of a basic guide for judgment and action.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate principle mainly with personal morality, but this Chinese noun also commonly describes the basic standard behind a policy, method, or evaluation.

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