sai3 zak1細則细则
Jyutpingsai3 zak1
Yalesai jāk
Definition
Detailed rules, regulations, or conditions, usually used in conjunction with general terms.
neutralwork
How it's used
Often paired with 條款 to form the standard phrase 條款及細則. While 條款 refers to the broad clauses or articles of an agreement, 細則 focuses specifically on the granular, technical, or procedural requirements within those clauses. It implies a level of specificity that goes beyond the general rules.
Measure word
hong6項honghExamples
The detailed terms of the contract are written very clearly.
Have you read the detailed conditions carefully yet?
Related words
Common phrases
terms and conditions
detailed conditions
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 規則, which refers to general rules or regulations. Use 細則 when discussing the specific fine print or technical details of a formal agreement rather than general conduct rules.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
