违规

• Pinyin: wéi guī
• Hanzi breakdown: 违 = 辶 (walk) + 韦, to violate; 规 = 夫 + 见, rules/compass

Meaning

To violate regulations; against the rules; irregular.

Specifically refers to violating rules and regulations (rather than laws). Common in administrative, sports, and business contexts. Often used for procedural violations that may not rise to the level of illegality. Can be used as verb or adjective.

Examples

1. 这名球员因为违规动作被罚下场。 This player was sent off for a rule violation.
2. 公司对违规操作采取零容忍态度。 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for rule violations.
3. 银行发现他的账户有违规交易记录。 The bank found irregular transaction records in his account.

Usage Guide

Context: administrative, sports, business

Tone: official

Do Say

• 违规行为。(Rule violations.)
• 违规操作。(Irregular operations.)

Don't Say

• 违规法律 — for violating laws, use 违法; 违规 is for rules and regulations, not laws

Origin & History

Compound of 违 (violate) + 规 (rules/regulations), meaning to violate regulations.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal