准则 (zhǔn zé) — norm; standard; criterion
Definition
准则 is a formal noun for 'norm' or 'criterion' — typically a codified set of rules (行为准则, 国际准则). It is more formal and rule-like than 标准, which is the everyday word for a standard.
noun
normstandardcriterion
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 准则。Měi gè háng yè dōu yǒu zì jǐ de yí tào xíng wéi zhǔn zé.Every industry has its own set of behavioral norms.
- 准则。Zhè xiàng jì shù de píng gū zhǔn zé fēi cháng yán gé.The evaluation criteria for this technology are very strict.
- 准则。Zūn shǒu guó jì zhǔn zé shì měi gè chéng yuán guó de yì wù.Abiding by international standards is the duty of every member state.
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