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    Using 规定 (guīdìng) to express "regulation" or "to stipulate"

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    Explanation

    The noun 规定 (guīdìng) means "regulation," "rule," or "provision." It can also be used as a verb meaning "to stipulate" or "to specify." It commonly appears in legal, institutional, or organizational contexts to describe established rules or requirements.

    Examples

    • 公司规定员工不能迟到。

      gōngsī guīdìng yuángōng bù néng chídào.

      The company requires that employees must not be late.

    • 按照学校的规定，考试不能用手机。

      ànzhào xuéxiào de guīdìng, kǎoshì bù néng yòng shǒujī.

      According to the school's rules, phones cannot be used during exams.

    • 新的交通规定下个月开始执行。

      xīn de jiāotōng guīdìng xià gè yuè kāishǐ zhíxíng.

      The new traffic regulations will take effect next month.

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