Writing
原则 (yuánzé) — how to say "principle" in Chinese
原则
Principle
noun
Character composition
原
original, cause
则
rule, then
Radicals / Keys
厂
Cliff
#27 · hǎn · 2 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
基本原则
jīběn yuánzé
basic principle
原则问题
yuánzé wèntí
matter of principle
坚持原则
jiānchí yuánzé
stick to principles
Examples
在处理这件事时，我们必须坚持公平的原则。
When handling this matter, we must adhere to the principle of fairness.
这是原则问题。
This is a matter of principle.
Frequently asked questions
Principle meaning in Chinese
"principle" in Chinese is 原则 (yuánzé).
原则 meaning in English
原则 (yuánzé) means "Principle".
How is 原则 pronounced?
It is pronounced yuánzé (written as yuanze). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "principle" in Chinese characters?
It is written 原则: 原 has 10 strokes, 则 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 原则?
原则 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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