Meaning
规章 refers to official rules and regulations established by organizations, institutions, or authorities to govern behavior and procedures. It combines 规 (rule) and 章 (regulation/charter) to emphasize formal, written codes of conduct that people must follow in specific contexts like workplaces, schools, or government agencies.
Usage
This word is formal and commonly used in official, administrative, or legal contexts. It often appears in compound phrases like 规章制度 (rules and regulations system). Native speakers use it when discussing institutional policies, workplace rules, or official procedures rather than informal social norms.
Examples
- 01所有员工都必须遵守公司的规章制度。.All employees must abide by the company's rules and regulations.
- 02学校最近修改了一些规章，增加了关于手机使用的规定。, .The school recently revised some regulations and added rules about mobile phone use.
Characters
Measure words
- 项一项规章
- 条一条规章
Common collocations
- 规章制度rules and regulations system
- 遵守规章to abide by regulations
- 违反规章to violate regulations
- 制定规章to establish regulations
Origin
Both characters have ancient origins related to order and structure. 规 originally meant a compass (tool for drawing circles), symbolizing standards and norms. 章 originally depicted a seal or stamp, representing official authority and written documents.