zeon2 zak1準則准则

Jyutpingzeon2 zak1

Yalejéun jāk

名詞Rare

Definition

Principle, standard, or criterion; a set of rules established to ensure consistency.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a set of rules or benchmarks used to evaluate or guide behavior. It carries a formal tone and is often used in professional or analytical contexts rather than casual conversation. When discussing personal conduct, people might prefer more common terms like 規矩 or 原則.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你zou6做je5嘢dou1都jiu3要jau5有go3個zeon2準zak1則sin1先dak1得㗎。

You need to have a standard when you do things.

le1呢gaan1間gung1公si1司gaan2揀jan4人jau5有me1咩zeon2準zak1則aa4呀？

What are the criteria for this company to select people?

Common phrases

ding6訂laap6立zeon2準zak1則

to establish criteria

ping4評hat6核zeon2準zak1則

evaluation criteria

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 原則, which focuses more on personal ethics or fundamental beliefs. Use 準則 when referring to objective standards or criteria for measurement, and 原則 for internal moral principles.