Definition
遵纪守法 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning 'to abide by the law and observe discipline'. It is commonly used in formal, official, or moral contexts to describe a person or organization that strictly follows rules and regulations. The literal breakdown is 遵 (follow) 纪 (discipline) 守 (observe) 法 (law), but as a fixed expression it functions as a single unit.
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to abide by the law and observe disciplinelaw-abiding and disciplined
Examples
- 遵纪守法。Měi gè gōngmín dōu yīnggāi zūn jǐ.Every citizen should abide by the law and observe discipline.
- 遵纪守法，。Tā yì shēng zūn jǐ, cóng bú zuò wéifǎ de shì.He was law-abiding and disciplined all his life, never doing anything illegal.
- 遵纪守法，。Gōngsī yāoqiú yuángōng zūn jǐ, zūnshǒu guīzhāng zhìdù.The company requires employees to abide by the law and observe discipline, and follow rules and regulations.
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