HSK · Level 14
135 words
Chinese word
常规
Pronunciation
Pinyincháng guī
Meaning
- nounroutine
Example
我们先按常规操作。wǒ men xiān àn cháng guī cāo zuò
We start by operating according to the usual procedure.
More examples
经理建议这类问题可以不按常规处理。jīng lǐ jiàn yì zhè lèi wèn tí ké yǐ bú àn cháng guī chú lǐ
The manager suggested that this kind of problem need not be handled according to standard practice.
Core concept
An established pattern that keeps actions consistent from one occasion to the next.
Common phrases
按常规操作àn cháng guī cāo zuò
operate according to standard practice
常规程序cháng guī chéng xù
standard procedure
常规做法cháng guī zuò fǎ
standard practice
Similar words
程序chéng xù: A planned procedure that explains the steps and order for doing a task or process.
规范guī fàn: A recognized standard used to guide work and judge whether products are acceptable.
规则guī zé: A formal rule that directs the conduct of a group or organization.
习惯xí guàn: A settled pattern of behavior or practice that has become familiar over time.
Definition in Chinese
按惯例或标准进行的例行做法，强调流程的可预见性和一致性。àn guàn lì huò biāo zhǔn jìn xíng de lì xíng zuò fǎ qiáng diào liú chéng de kě yù jiàn xìng hé yí zhì xìng
Word origin
常 (cháng, "usual") + 规 (guī, "rule") combines the idea of what normally happens with an accepted standard, forming a word for an established procedure.
Usage tips
- 常规 (chángguī, "routine") describes a normal procedure, not an unbreakable command, so an unusual case can call for a different response.