循规蹈矩 xúnguīdǎojǔ to follow the rules Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 循 xún verb to follow To follow, abide by, or adhere to规 規 guī noun rules (bound form) established regulations, laws, or norms蹈 dǎo to follow to follow a path or rule; to fulfill; to carry out矩 jǔ noun rules (bound form) rules; customs; regulations; standards of conduct