noun HSK 5
Traditional 原則
principle · rule · tenet
Meaning
原则 refers to fundamental rules, standards, or beliefs that guide behavior and decision-making. It represents the basic guidelines or moral foundations that people or organizations follow when making choices or judgments.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts, business, politics, and ethical discussions. Often appears in phrases like '坚持原则' (stick to principles) or '原则上' (in principle). Can refer to both personal moral principles and organizational rules or policies.
Examples
- 01我们必须坚持原则，不能为了利益而妥协。, .We must stick to our principles and not compromise for the sake of profit.
- 02原则上我同意你的建议，但还需要考虑一些细节。, .In principle I agree with your suggestion, but we still need to consider some details.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个原则
- 条三条原则
Common collocations
- 坚持原则stick to principles
- 原则上in principle, theoretically
- 基本原则basic principle
- 违反原则violate principles
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 原 (original/fundamental) with 则 (rule/standard) to mean 'fundamental rule' or 'basic standard.' The term emphasizes foundational guidelines that form the basis for action or judgment.