正规

• Pinyin: zhèng guī
• Hanzi breakdown: 正 = correct/proper; 规 = 夫 + 见 (to see), standards for seeing/judging

Meaning

Regular; standard; formal; proper. Following established rules or standards.

Used for institutions, procedures, or training that follow official standards. Common phrases: 正规渠道 (official channels), 正规教育 (formal education), 正规军 (regular army). Implies legitimacy and professionalism.

Examples

1. 你应该通过正规渠道来办理签证。 You should apply for your visa through official channels.
2. 他没有接受过正规的音乐训练。 He never received formal music training.
3. 这是一家正规的医疗机构。 This is a legitimate medical institution.

Usage Guide

Context: business, education, official

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 一定要找正规的机构。(Be sure to find a legitimate institution.)
• 这是正规流程。(This is the standard procedure.)

Don't Say

• 正规地玩游戏 (正规 describes institutions/methods, not how you play games)

Origin & History

Compound of 正 (correct, proper) and 规 (rule, standard). Following proper rules.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal