金科玉律 (jīn kē yù lǜ) — golden rule; immutable precept

Definition

A formal idiom for an absolute, unchanging rule — more literary and emphatic than the everyday 规则 ('rule'). Often used to stress that a principle is sacred and unquestionable.

idiom

golden ruleimmutable precept

Examples

，金科玉律，。
Zài wǒ men gōng sī, zhè tiáo guī zé jiù shì jīn kē yù lǜ, shuí dōu bù néng wéi fǎn.
In our company, this rule is a golden rule that no one can violate.
金科玉律，。
Fǎ lǜ bú shì jīn kē yù lǜ, tā shì suí zhe shè huì biàn huà ér gǎi biàn de.
The law is not an immutable precept; it changes along with society.
金科玉律。
Tā bǎ zhè tiáo jīng yàn dàng zuò wéi rén chǔ shì de jīn kē yù lǜ.
He treats this piece of experience as a golden rule for getting along with others.

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