Definition
行规 refers to the unwritten rules, customs, and ethical standards that govern a particular trade or profession. Historically rooted in Chinese guilds (行会), these norms regulate competition, pricing, and professional conduct. In modern usage, it can also mean the accepted practices within any professional circle.
n.
unwritten rules and professional etiquette of a trade or guild
Examples
- 行规，。Lǎo shǒuyì rén bìxū zūnshǒu háng, fǒuzé huì bèi tóngháng páichì.Old craftsmen must follow the guild regulations, otherwise they will be ostracized by their peers.
- 行规。Zhège hángyè de háng jìnzhǐ èxìng jìngzhēng.The professional etiquette of this industry prohibits cutthroat competition.
- ，行规。Tā gāng rùháng, hái bù shúxī zhèlǐ de háng.He just entered the trade and is not yet familiar with the unwritten rules here.
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