圭臬 (gwai1 jit6) — the standard in Cantonese | HKDictionary

gwaiˉ¹圭jitˍ₆臬

Mandarin Pinyin: gui1 nie4

Meaning of 圭臬

nounthe standard

nounlevel of quality, regulations

Characters in 圭臬

an elongated sceptre held by rulers on ceremonies in ancient China

Words Containing 圭臬

奉為圭臬fung6 wai4 gwai1 jit6

look up to as the standard

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