B1 noun Neutral

규칙

[gju.tɕʰik]

One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.

Examples

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1

게임에는 공정한 규칙이 필요해요.

Games need fair rules.

2

교통 규칙 위반은 엄격히 처벌됩니다.

Violations of traffic rules are strictly punished.

3

여기 규칙이 너무 까다로워.

The rules here are too strict.

Word Family

Noun
규칙
Adverb
규칙적으로
Adjective
규칙적
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Memory Tip

Gyu (Regulate) + Chik (Law/Standard).

Quick Quiz

건강을 위해 _____인 운동이 중요합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 규칙적

Examples

1

게임에는 공정한 규칙이 필요해요.

everyday

Games need fair rules.

2

교통 규칙 위반은 엄격히 처벌됩니다.

formal

Violations of traffic rules are strictly punished.

3

여기 규칙이 너무 까다로워.

informal

The rules here are too strict.

4

언어에는 문법이라는 일정한 규칙이 존재합니다.

academic

Language has certain rules called grammar.

5

사내 규칙을 위반할 경우 징계를 받을 수 있습니다.

business

If you violate company rules, you may face disciplinary action.

Word Family

Noun
규칙
Adverb
규칙적으로
Adjective
규칙적

Common Collocations

규칙을 지키다 to follow rules
규칙을 어기다 to break rules
기본 규칙 basic rules
엄격한 규칙 strict rules
규칙적인 생활 regular/orderly life

Common Phrases

규칙을 세우다

to set rules

규칙에 따라

according to the rules

규칙 위반

rule violation

Often Confused With

규칙 vs

Beop refers to national laws, while Gyuchik refers to smaller regulations (school, game, etc.).

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Usage Notes

Use '규칙적으로' to mean 'regularly' (e.g., exercising regularly).

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes learners use '법' for every kind of rule.

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Memory Tip

Gyu (Regulate) + Chik (Law/Standard).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 規則 (Regulate + Law).

Grammar Patterns

규칙을 지키다/준수하다 규칙에 어긋나다

Quick Quiz

건강을 위해 _____인 운동이 중요합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 규칙적

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