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循规蹈矩

xún guī dǎo jǔ

4-character word Traditional 循規蹈矩

What 循规蹈矩 means

1. to follow the compass and go with the set square (idiom); to follow the rules inflexibly
2. to act according to convention

The characters in 循规蹈矩

• 循xún(bound form) to follow; to act in accordance with
• 规guīcompass; a rule; regulation
• 蹈dǎoto tread on; to trample; to stamp
• 矩jǔcarpenter's square; rule; regulation

Example sentences

• 根据习俗，新娘应该循规蹈矩。
  Gēnjù xísú, xīnniáng yīnggāi xúnguīdǎojǔ.
  According to custom, the bride should be compliant.
• 有些人喜欢循规蹈矩，而有些人总喜欢寻求刺激。
  Yǒuxiērén xǐhuan xúnguīdǎojǔ, ér yǒuxiērén zǒng xǐhuan xúnqiú cìjī.
  Some people prefer conformity, while others seek novelty.