潛規則
qián​guī​zé

unspoken rule

  • created sense approved 潜规则/潛規則 · qián​guī​zé · unspoken rule — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    潜规则 / 潛規則

    qián​guī​zé

    unspoken rule

    An unwritten set of rules or social norms that are followed in practice despite being unofficial or even improper; often refers to unethical behavior like corruption or workplace harassment.

    潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · hidden 规则 (literal) → 规则/規則 · guī​zé · rule

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