- 守规矩 shǒuguīju behaveto behave oneself; to abide by the rules
- 规矩准绳 guījuzhǔnshéng measuring toolsthe compass, set square, water level, and plumb line used by craftsmen for measurement and alignment
- 规矩绳墨 guījushéngmò measurement toolstraditional craftsman tools including compasses, set square, and ink line marker
- 没有规矩，何以成方圆 méiyǒuguīju, héyǐchéngfāngyuán rules are essentialwithout rules, nothing can be accomplished; one must follow established standards
- 没有规矩，不成方圆 méiyǒuguīju, bùchéngfāngyuán order requires rulesWithout rules, nothing can be accomplished; one must follow established standards and rules.
- 不以规矩，不能成方圆 bùyǐguīju, bùnéngchéngfāngyuán follow rulesWithout rules, nothing can be accomplished; one must follow established rules and standards.
