Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 则


Hanzi-Trainer

Meaning

rule, standard, norm, principle

Pronunciation

Explanation

Left: money /貝 (cone-shell with two feelers as shell-money), right: knife, to cut (here: to divide)

Mnemonic

Money [= the capital] and knives [= violence] determine the rules and standards. Or: The money is divided according to rules.

Radicals

rule, standard
shell, money
cut(It is typically at the right side of the character.)
Tip: Go to the radicals that are contained in this character and learn all the characters with this radical systematically!

Vocabulary

原则 yuán zé principle; doctrine
否则 fǒu zé if not; otherwise; else; or else
规则 guī zé rule; regulation; rules and regulations
法则 fǎ zé law; rule; code
准则 zhǔn zé norm; standard; criterion


List of the characters | List of the radials

To the Trainer