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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