则 則 zé ㄗㄜˊ zak1 HSK 7-9 高階級 · Level 4

  • (literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then
  • (bound form) standard; norm
  • (bound form) principle
  • (literary) to imitate; to follow
  • classifier for written items

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 则 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 遵守 ( zūn shǒu zeon1 sau2 ) 规则 規則 ( guī zé kwai1 zak1 )!

    Follow the rules.

  • 欲速则不达 欲速則不達 ( yù sù zé bù dá juk6 cuk1 zak1 bat1 daat6 )。

    Haste makes waste.

  • 凡事 ( fán shì faan4 si6 ) 豫 ( yù jyu6 ) 则 則 ( zé zak1 ) 立 ( lì laap6 )。

    Forewarned is forearmed.

  • 这 這 ( zhè ze2 ) 违反 違反 ( wéi fǎn wai4 faan2 ) 规则 規則 ( guī zé kwai1 zak1 )。

    That's against the rules.

  • 水 ( shuǐ seoi2 ) 至 ( zhì zi3 ) 清 ( qīng cing1 ) 则 則 ( zé zak1 ) 无 無 ( wú mou4 ) 鱼 魚 ( yú jyu2 )。

    Clear water breeds no fish.

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