照例

zhàolì

adverb HSK 7 #28,172

Meanings

1 as a rule
2 as usual
3 as per convention

Characters

example; convention; rule

Examples

他照例六点起床。

Tā zhàolì liù diǎn qǐchuáng.

As usual, he gets up at six o'clock.

会议照例在周一举行。

Huìyì zhàolì zài zhōuyī jǔxíng.

The meeting is held on Monday as per convention.

Tips

usage

照例 emphasizes following an established pattern or routine. Compare 照常 (zhàocháng), which stresses 'as usual despite disruption.' 照例 focuses on habitual practice.

Stroke Order

照 zhào

例 lì