Definition
准则 (zhǔnzé) refers to a guiding principle, norm, or code of conduct — often ethical, behavioral, or professional. It is more abstract and principled than 标准 (biāozhǔn 'standard, criterion'), which is concrete and measurable (e.g., a quality standard), and more formal than 规范 (guīfàn 'norm, specification'), which emphasizes rules or specifications for behavior or products.
noun
normstandardcriterion
Examples
- 准则。Měi ge hángyè dōu yǒu zìjǐ de yí tào xíngwéi zhǔn zé.Every industry has its own set of behavioral norms.
- 准则。Zhè xiàng jìshù de pínggū zhǔn zé fēicháng yángé.The evaluation criteria for this technology are very strict.
- 准则。Zūnshǒu guójì zhǔn zé shì měi ge chéngyuánguó de yìwù.Abiding by international standards is the duty of every member state.
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