Meanings of 违规
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违规 (violate regulations) vs 违法 (violate laws) — use 违规 for breaches of internal rules, while 违法 specifically refers to breaking laws established by the state.
Be careful not to confuse 违规 with 违背 (weibei), which means to go against something rather than simply violating rules. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or workplace policies. Common collocations include 违规行为 (wei gui xing wei) meaning 'violating behavior'.
While 违规 is not an official HSK word, it connects with the HSK vocabulary around law and ethics. Focus on understanding the context in which rules are applied, as this will help reinforce your understanding of the concept of legality in Mandarin.
Learners often misuse 违规 by applying it to situations that don't involve formal rules, such as personal preferences. For example, saying '我违规吃了太多' (I violated by eating too much) is incorrect; instead, use '我吃得太多了' (I ate too much).
Pronunciation of 违规
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How to say to violate (rules) in Chinese
“to violate (rules)” in Chinese is违规
违规 refers to the act of violating rules or regulations, often in a legal or formal context. It commonly applies to scenarios such as breaking laws, rules of conduct in organizations, or standards in various fields, indicating a deviation from what is accepted or allowed.
When to use 违规
Be careful not to confuse 违规 with 违背 (weibei), which means to go against something rather than simply violating rules. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or workplace policies. Common collocations include 违规行为 (wei gui xing wei) meaning 'violating behavior'.
违规 or something close to it
违规 (violate regulations) vs 违法 (violate laws) — use 违规 for breaches of internal rules, while 违法 specifically refers to breaking laws established by the state.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 违规 by applying it to situations that don't involve formal rules, such as personal preferences. For example, saying '我违规吃了太多' (I violated by eating too much) is incorrect; instead, use '我吃得太多了' (I ate too much).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 违规
Yes, but it is more common in formal discussions or when addressing legal matters.
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