不以规矩，不能成方圆 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 不以规矩，不能成方圆

不以规矩，不能成方圆
(不以規矩，不能成方圓)

Definition without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules

Idiom Metaphorically, things must follow certain rules

Usage

中文释义比喻做事要遵循一定的法则。

Characters 不 bù/bú 以 yǐ 规 (規) guī 矩 jǔ 能 néng 成 chéng 方 fāng 圆 (圓) yuán

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