standard; norm; criterion (conj.)
HSK 5
Traditional
則
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
如果你来，我则离开。 rúguǒ nǐ lái, wǒ zé líkāi. - If you come, then I will leave.
他喜欢喝咖啡，我则喜欢喝茶。 tā xǐhuān hē kāfēi, wǒ zé xǐhuān hē chá. - He likes coffee, but I prefer tea.
这条则是我们必须遵守的。 zhè tiáo zé shì wǒmen bìxū zūnshǒu de. - This rule must be followed by us.
他很聪明，则我努力学习。 tā hěn cōngmíng, wǒ zé nǔlì xuéxí. - He is very smart, so I study hard.
按照规定，每个人都必须遵守这些则。 ànzhào guīdìng, měi gè rén dōu bìxū zūnshǒu zhèxiē zé. - According to the regulations, everyone must follow these rules.
Phrases
否则 fǒu zé - if not (conj.) | HSK 4
规则 guī zé - rule; regulation (n.) | HSK 5
原则 yuán zé - principle (n.) | HSK 5
准则 zhǔn zé - norm; standard; criterion (n.) | HSK 6