规律

Meaning(noun)

rule (e.g. of science); law of behavior; regular pattern; rhythm; discipline

Examples

• 他的生活很有规律。

  tā de shēng huó hěn yǒu guī lǜ.

  He lives a very regular life.

• 学语言也有规律可循。

  xué yǔ yán yě yǒu guī lǜ kě xún.

  Language learning also follows patterns.

• 这是自然规律，谁也改变不了。

  zhè shì zì rán guī lǜ, shuí yě gǎi biàn bù liǎo.

  This is a law of nature; no one can change it.

Easily confused

• 纪律 — 纪律 = discipline (rules to obey); 规律 = natural law/pattern, or regularity.

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