compasses , set square , spirit level and plumb line
Rules and regulations, Chinese idioms, Pinyin is Gu ī J ǔ g ō ush é ng, which means the standards and rules that should be observed. From Guanzi · situation.
The origin of Idioms
Guanzi · situation, written by Guan Zhong in the spring and Autumn period and Qi Dynasty, said: "the square circle, the curve and the straight line are all in accordance with the rules and regulations."
Analysis of Idioms
Rules and regulations
Idiom usage
It is a skillful tool to make rules and regulations. The Western Han Dynasty, Liu Xiang
Chinese PinYin : guī jǔ gōu shéng
compasses , set square , spirit level and plumb line
a runaway horse gallops so fast that it leaves no trace. bēn yì jué chén
be distinguished from one's kind. xiù chū bān háng
speak of ice to insects that live only one summer. xià chóng yǔ bīng
Success is king, defeat is bandit. chéng zé wéi wáng ,bài zé wéi kòu
plan very carefully with every conceivable possibility taken into account. suàn wú yí cè