老规矩

老規矩

lǎoguījǔ

noun #19,370

Meanings

1 old rule
2 old custom
3 the usual way

Characters

old; long-standing

rule; regulation

Examples

按老规矩来吧。

Àn lǎoguījǔ lái ba.

Let's do it the usual way.

老规矩，谁输了谁请客。

Lǎoguījǔ, shéi shū le shéi qǐngkè.

Same old rule — whoever loses treats.

Tips

usage

老规矩 is commonly used as a standalone phrase at the start of a sentence to mean 'as usual' or 'same as always.' It can also refer to traditional customs and conventions.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

规 guī

矩 jǔ