Chinese
yuánzé
Meaning: principle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

原則
原
則
原则
原
则

Example sentences

One must have principles in life.
這不光是錢的問題,更是原則問題。
这不光是钱的问题,更是原则问题。
This is not only a question of money, but even more a question of principle.
他拒絕在原則問題上妥協。
他拒绝在原则问题上妥协。
He refused to compromise on matters of principle.
誠信是他最重要的處世原則。
诚信是他最重要的处世原则。
Integrity is his most important principle for living.
我們必須秉承公平公正的原則。
我们必须秉承公平公正的原则。
We must uphold the principles of fairness and justice.
他始終秉持著誠實守信的原則。
他始终秉持著诚实守信的原则。
He has always upheld the principles of honesty and trustworthiness.
在這家公司,我們實行多勞多得的原則。
在这家公司,我们实行多劳多得的原则。
In this company, we implement the principle of 'more work, more pay'.

Usage Notes

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

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