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常规 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
常规chángguīcode of conductHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6053, Hard
常规chángguīconventionsHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6053, Hard
常规chángguīcommon practiceHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6053, Hard
常规chángguīroutine (medical procedure etc)HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6053, Hard
chángguī(chang2gui1)chang gui T2
  1. 1code of conduct
  2. 2conventions
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March 24, 2026

常规(常規)chángguī(chang2gui1)

常规 (chángguī) refers to established practices, routines, or conventions that are commonly accepted or followed in a particular context. It often pertains to standard procedures in fields such as medicine, business, or daily life, where adherence to these norms ensures consistency and reliability.

Strokes19Frequency#6053DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, adherence to 常规 is often seen as a sign of respect for tradition and authority, particularly in hierarchical settings such as workplaces or family structures. This respect for established norms plays a critical role in social interactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 常 (cháng) as 'long-lasting' or 'common', and 规 (guī) as 'rules' or 'regulations'. Imagine a long road (常) paved with rules (规) that guide travelers. This image helps connect the idea of routine and established practices with the pronunciation.

Meanings of 常规

chángguī(chang2gui1)
1code of conduct
2conventions
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About 常规

常规Simplified
常規Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

常态 (chángtài) - use 常规 for established practices, while 常态 refers to a normal state or condition.

Usage Notes

常规 is generally used in formal contexts, especially in professional or technical discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar terms like 习惯 (habit), which is more personal and less formal. Be mindful of the tones to ensure clarity.

HSK Study Tips

While 常规 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK 4-5 level words related to routines and standards, such as 例 (example) and 标准 (standard). Focus on understanding how 常规 fits into discussions about procedures and norms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 常规 with 习惯, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这是我的常规' (This is my routine) is incorrect; instead, say '这是我的习惯'. Always remember that 常规 refers to formal practices.

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Component Characters

常chángalways
HSK 311 strokes巾
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规guīcompass
HSK 48 strokes见
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How to say code of conduct in Chinese

“code of conduct” in Chinese is常规chángguī

常规 (chángguī) refers to established practices, routines, or conventions that are commonly accepted or followed in a particular context. It often pertains to standard procedures in fields such as medicine, business, or daily life, where adherence to these norms ensures consistency and reliability.

When to use 常规

常规 is generally used in formal contexts, especially in professional or technical discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar terms like 习惯 (habit), which is more personal and less formal. Be mindful of the tones to ensure clarity.

常规 or something close to it

常态 (chángtài) - use 常规 for established practices, while 常态 refers to a normal state or condition.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 常规 with 习惯, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这是我的常规' (This is my routine) is incorrect; instead, say '这是我的习惯'. Always remember that 常规 refers to formal practices.

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常规 is suitable in formal discussions, particularly in professional settings, such as when talking about company policies or medical practices.

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