Definition
规律 (guī lǜ) describes a natural, objective pattern or law (e.g., laws of nature), not a man-made rule. As an adjective, it means 'regular' (consistent intervals), distinct from 规则 (guī zé) 'methodical' or 节奏 (jié zòu) 'rhythm/tempo'. For scientific laws, 定律 (dìng lǜ) is more specific.
noun
regular patternlaw (of nature or society)rhythm
adjective
regularorderlyrhythmic
Examples
- 。Dìqiú rào zhe tàiyáng zhuǎn shì zìrán guī lǜ.The Earth revolving around the sun is a law of nature.
- 规律，。Tā de zuòxī hěn guī lǜ, měitiān shí diǎn shuìjiào.His daily schedule is very regular — he goes to sleep at ten every day.
- 规律。Kēxuéjiā men fāxiàn le qìhòu biànhuà de guī lǜ.Scientists have discovered the patterns of climate change.
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