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没有规矩,不成方圆。

English translation: Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards


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07:55 Sep 19, 2007
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Chinese term or phrase: 没有规矩,不成方圆。
干什么都要又个标准和规则的意思。
mango for good
English translation:Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards
Explanation:
No rules no standards

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Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards
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4 +2Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards
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Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards


Explanation:
No rules no standards

OR

Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards

stonejohn
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