HSK 5 HSK C4/V7-9/V7-9
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则

/ zé / 
Strokes

Definition

(conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but/then/standard/norm/principle/to imitate/to follow/classifier for written items

Example

As a Noun

rule; regulation

As a Noun

standard; norm; criterion

As a Verb

imitate; follow one's example

As a Measure word

［used for news, writing, etc］ piece; item