不以规矩，不能成方圆 不以規矩，不能成方圓
bù yǐ guī ju , bù néng chéng fāng yuán
Meaning
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
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不bùno, not, un-; negative prefix一以yǐaccording to; so as to; because of; then人规guīrules, regulations, customs, law夫见矩jǔcarpenter's square, ruler, rule矢巨能néngcan, may; capable, full of energy厶⺼匕匕成chéngto accomplish; to become; to complete, to finish; to succeed丁戈方fāngsquare, rectangle; side; region; flag亠圆yuáncircle; circular, round; complete囗员