违规

wéiguī

to violate the rules

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Understanding 违规

The term 违规 (wéiguī) specifically refers to actions that violate established rules, regulations, or laws. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as workplaces, schools, legal settings, and competitions.

Usage and Nuance

When someone is described as 违规, it implies a breach of expected conduct or official guidelines. This word often carries a negative connotation and can lead to warnings, penalties, or other disciplinary actions.

Common Collocations

  • 违规操作 (wéiguī cāozuò): illegal or improper operation, often used in technical or workplace contexts.
  • 违规行为 (wéiguī xíngwéi): violation behavior, a general phrase for any rule-breaking act.
  • 违规使用 (wéiguī shǐyòng): unauthorized or improper use, frequently seen in resource or equipment contexts.

Important Notes

Unlike some synonyms that might imply moral wrongdoing, 违规 focuses on breaking formal rules or regulations. It is important not to confuse it with 犯规 (fànguī), which is more specific to sports fouls. 违规 is broader and applies to many rule-based systems.

Use 违规 when emphasizing the breach of official or institutional rules, especially in formal or legal discussions.

Example Sentences

他因为违规使用公司资源被警告了。

Tā yīnwèi wéiguī shǐyòng gōngsī zīyuán bèi jǐnggào le.

He was warned for violating company resource usage rules.

学生们不得违规携带手机进入考场。

Xuéshēng men bùdé wéiguī xiédài shǒujī jìnrù kǎochǎng.

Students must not bring phones into the exam room against the rules.

这次违规行为导致了严重的后果。

Zhè cì wéiguī xíngwéi dǎozhì le yánzhòng de hòuguǒ.

This violation caused serious consequences.