Chinese word

规范

Pronunciation

Pinyinguī fàn

Meaning

  • nounstandard

Example

这个项目有严格的规范。zhè ge xiàng mù yǒu yán gé de guī fàn

This project has strict standards.

Illustration for 规范 (standard)

More examples

大家要遵守安全规范。dà jiā yào zūn shǒu ān quán guī fàn

Everyone must follow safety standards.

Core concept

A common mold for work or conduct, so different people can act in similar ways and be judged by the same requirements.

Common phrases

  • 遵守规范zūn shǒu guī fàn

    observe standards

  • 制定规范zhì dìng guī fàn

    establish standards

  • 技术规范jì shù guī fàn

    technical specifications

Similar words

标准biāo zhǔn: A clear measure or pass requirement used to judge quality or performance.
规则guī zé: An agreed rule that people must follow during an activity or at work.

Definition in Chinese

在行业、企业或制度中用以统一做法和要求的标准或准则，常用于评价是否达到规定要求。zài háng yè qǐ yè huò zhì dù zhōng yòng yǐ tǒng yí zuò fǎ hé yāo qiú de biāo zhǔn huò zhǔn zé cháng yòng yú píng jià shì fǒu dá dào guī dìng yāo qiú

Word origin

The word 规范 (guīfàn, "standard") pairs 规 (guī, "rule or measure") with 范 (fàn, "model or example"), expressing a model that sets the measure for proper practice.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun often follows the field or activity it governs, so it is useful for describing shared workplace procedures rather than a single personal preference.

Other meanings

  • rulesnoun
  • specificationsnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 规范化guī fàn huàstandardizeverb
  • 规范性guī fàn xìngnormativitynoun

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