原则 (yuán zé) — principle
Definition
原则 (yuánzé) is a general guiding principle or rule for behavior or decisions. Compared with 原理 ('theory' about how something works) and 主义 ('doctrine, ‑ism' as an ideology), 原则 is more about practical standards for action.
noun
principle
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 原则。Liǎo jiě zhè ge yuán zé hěn zhòng yào.Understanding this principle is very important.
- 原则。Zuò rén yào yǒu yuán zé.One must have principles in life.
- 原则。Zhè ge yuán zé bù néng gǎi biàn.This principle cannot be changed.
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