正规

正規

zhèngguī

adjective HSK 5 #10,995

Meanings

Proper + standard — regular, formal, legitimate.

Nǐ yīnggāi qù zhèngguī de yīyuàn kàn bìng.

You should go to a proper hospital for treatment.

Zhè bù shì yī jiā zhèngguī de gōngsī.

This is not a legitimate company.

Tā jiēshòu guò zhèngguī de xùnliàn.

He has received formal training.

usage

正规 implies legitimacy and proper standards. 正规渠道 (proper channels), 正规教育 (formal education), 正规军 (regular army).

正 zhèng

规 guī