Chinese word

规定

Pronunciation

Pinyinguī dìng

Meaning

  • nounrule

Example

公司出台了新的规定。gōng sī chū tái le xīn de guī dìng

The company introduced new rules.

Illustration for 规定 (rule)

More examples

我们必须遵守公司的规定。wǒ men bì xū zūn shǒu gōng sī de guī dìng

We must follow the company's rules.

Core concept

A settled decision that guides conduct by fixing what is allowed or required.

Common phrases

  • 遵守规定zūn shǒu guī dìng

    follow the rules

  • 公司规定gōng sī guī dìng

    company rules

  • 新的规定xīn de guī dìng

    new rules

Similar words

规则guī zé: A rule or standard that guides actions, behavior, or procedures.
法律fǎ lǜ: A law made by the state that must be obeyed and can bring punishment for violations.
条例tiáo lì: A specific regulation for a local area or field, issued by a local authority or other official body.
规章guī zhāng: An internal regulation that sets detailed work rules and procedures within an organization.

Definition in Chinese

已确定并对相关对象具有约束力的规则、要求或条文。yǐ què dìng bìng duì xiāng guān duì xiàng jù yǒu yuē shù lì de guī zé yāo qiú huò tiáo wén

Word origin

规定 (guīdìng, "rule; stipulate") joins the ideas of a norm and a fixed decision, which explains both the established rule and the act of setting one.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word often points to an official or established requirement, so it is stronger than a casual suggestion.

Other meanings

  • stipulateverb

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