规定

规定 refers to a rule, regulation, or standard established by an authority or organization. It is often used in formal contexts to describe specific guidelines that must be followed.

The character 规 (guī) means 'rule' or 'standard,' while 定 (dìng) means 'to fix' or 'to determine.' Together, they form a word that conveys the idea of setting fixed guidelines or standards.

规定 is commonly used in legal, administrative, and organizational settings. For example, companies may have internal regulations, and governments issue laws and policies. Understanding 规定 helps learners grasp how rules are structured and enforced in Chinese society.