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规章 (guīzhāng) refers to rules or regulations, but is often more focused on internal organizational rules, while 条例 (tiáolì) typically applies to formal regulations established by authorities or laws.
When using 条例, ensure you are in a formal context, as it is not typically used in casual conversation. Common collocations include '法律条例' (law regulations) and '行政条例' (administrative regulations). Be careful with the tones; incorrect pronunciation may lead to misunderstandings.
As条例 is not an HSK vocabulary word, learners should focus on related words such as 法律 (fǎlǜ - law) and 规定 (guīdìng - rule) to build a contextual understanding of legal and regulatory language. Understanding the structure of rules will also aid in grasping more complex legal texts at higher levels.
Learners often confuse 条例 with similar terms like 规则 (guīzé - rule) or 规定 (guīdìng - regulation), which have slightly different usages. For example, saying '我们应该遵守规则的条例' (We should follow the rules of the regulations) is incorrect; it should be '我们应该遵守条例' (We should follow the regulations).
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How to say regulations in Chinese
“regulations” in Chinese is条例
条例 (tiáolì) refers to regulations or rules that govern behavior or procedures within a specific context. Commonly used in legal, governmental, and organizational settings, it implies a formalized set of standards that must be followed. It conveys a sense of order and structure in society.
When to use 条例
When using 条例, ensure you are in a formal context, as it is not typically used in casual conversation. Common collocations include '法律条例' (law regulations) and '行政条例' (administrative regulations). Be careful with the tones; incorrect pronunciation may lead to misunderstandings.
条例 or something close to it
规章 (guīzhāng) refers to rules or regulations, but is often more focused on internal organizational rules, while 条例 (tiáolì) typically applies to formal regulations established by authorities or laws.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 条例 with similar terms like 规则 (guīzé - rule) or 规定 (guīdìng - regulation), which have slightly different usages. For example, saying '我们应该遵守规则的条例' (We should follow the rules of the regulations) is incorrect; it should be '我们应该遵守条例' (We should follow the regulations).
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You can say '这个条例是新的' (This regulation is new) to indicate the introduction of a new rule.
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