HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
规 — rule
- Reading
- guī
- Meaning
- rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to advise
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
规 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is guī and it means rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to advise. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
规 appears in everyday chinese words such as 规定 (regulation, rule), 规则 (rule, regulation) and 规律 (law, regular pattern).
Chinese words containing 规
Frequently asked questions
What does 规 mean in Chinese?
规 means rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to advise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 规 read?
规 is read guī. Reading it inside real words — 规定 and 规则 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 规 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 规 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 规 in a word?
A common word containing 规 is 规定 (guī dìng) — "regulation, rule". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 规 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 规 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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