戒律 (jiè lǜ) — (Buddhist) religious discipline, precepts; commandment, strict rule
Definition
Originally Buddhist precepts (monastic rules), now used more broadly for any strict code of conduct or discipline. Carries a religious or formal tone, stronger than everyday 规则.
noun
(Buddhist) religious disciplinepreceptscommandmentstrict rule
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 戒律，。Fó jiào jiè lǜ fēi cháng yán gé, bù róng wéi fǎn.Buddhist precepts are very strict and cannot be violated.
- 戒律。Tā yán gé zūn shǒu gōng sī de jiè lǜ.He strictly follows the company's rules.
- 戒律。Zhè xiē jiè lǜ shì měi gè xìn tú dōu bì xū zūn shǒu de.These commandments must be followed by every believer.
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