Chinese
guīdìng
Meaning: regulation; provision; to stipulate; to prescribe
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

學校規定學生必須穿校服。
学校规定学生必须穿校服。
The school stipulates that students must wear school uniforms.
我們必須嚴格遵守規定。
We must strictly observe the rules.
上述各項規定,請大家務必遵守。
Please make sure to follow all the above-mentioned regulations.
非請莫入,請大家遵守規定。
No entry unless invited; please follow the rules.
請依照規定辦理手續。
Please handle the procedures according to the regulations.

Usage Notes

Refers to formal rules or the act of establishing them. Common in academic or legal contexts.

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