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otherwise
rule
principle
law
to set an example
norm
on the one hand
moreover
regular
Notice where 则 sits in each complete thought.
Hurry up, or you will be late.
Source: Tatoeba #3060497 · CC BY 2.0 FRWill you explain the rule to me?
Source: Tatoeba #785846 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe couldn't go against his principles.
Source: Tatoeba #847875 · CC BY 2.0 FRI won't eat it unless you cooked it.
Source: Tatoeba #381410 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe most important feature of all games is that they are governed by rules.
Source: Tatoeba #1872719 · CC BY 2.0 FRAccepting the other's norms is submitting to the other's power.
Source: Tatoeba #332683 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.