kwai1 leot6規律规律

Jyutpingkwai1 leot6

Yalekwāi leuht

名詞Common

Definition

Rules and regulations, or a regular, orderly pattern.

rules; regulations; discipline
a regular, orderly pattern or law of nature

neutraldaily actionsdescriptions

How it's used

While 規律 can refer to formal rules or regulations, it is more frequently used to describe natural patterns, cycles, or consistent habits. It implies an underlying order or rhythm rather than a set of enforced laws. When talking about strict institutional rules, 規則 or 規矩 are much more natural choices.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢sang1生wut6活hou2好jau5有kwai1規leot6律，mui5每jat6日zeon2準si4時hei2起san1身。

He lives a very regular life and gets up on time every day.

nei5你wan2搵m4唔wan2搵dou3到le1呢gin2件si6事ge3嘅kwai1規leot6律aa4呀？

Can you find the pattern in this matter?

Common phrases

sau2守kwai1規leot6律

to be disciplined or follow a routine

sang1生wut6活kwai1規leot6律

daily routine or lifestyle pattern

Common mistake

Learners often use 規律 to mean 'rules' in a legal or school context, but it sounds unnatural there. Use 規則 for specific instructions or regulations, and reserve 規律 for describing recurring patterns or a disciplined lifestyle.