How to Say ‘That is the rule’ in Simplified Chinese
这是规定
zhè shì guī dìng
[zhè shì guīdìng]
🇨🇳 In China: 这是规定 often means that's the rule here and shifts responsibility away from the speaker. In a dispute, it's usually meant to end the argument, not invite discussion.
Phrase Breakdown
这是
zhè shì
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[zhè]
this
Identifies a specific object or concept.
这是规定的条件。
This is the stipulated condition.
是
shì
[shì]
is
Used to describe a subject.
这是规定的流程。
This is the prescribed process.
规定
guī dìng
[guīdìng]
rule
A set standard or protocol.
这是规定的具体内容。
This is the specific content of the rule.
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