ceon4 kwai1 dou6 geoi2循规蹈矩
Jyutpingceon4 kwai1 dou6 geoi2
Yalechèunh kwāi douh géui

Definition

to follow the compass and go with the set square (idiom); to follow the rules inflexibly

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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