一律
yī lù: HSK 5

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

这里的规定一律要遵守。
Zhèlǐ de guīdìng yí lǜ yào zūnshǒu.
The rules here must be followed uniformly.
所有学生一律穿校服。
Suǒyǒu xuéshēng yí lǜ chuān xiàofú.
All students wear uniforms alike.
价格一律是十元。
Jiàgé yí lǜ shì shí yuán.
The price is the same at ten yuan.
价格一律十元。
Jiàgé yílǜ shí yuán.
The price is uniformly ten yuan.
他们一律穿制服。
Tāmen yílǜ chuān zhìfú.
They all wear uniforms.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of '一律' as 'one law' (from its characters: 一 'one' and 律 'law/rule')—meaning one rule applies to all, without exception. This helps remember its meaning of uniformity and inclusiveness.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as announcements, rules, regulations, and official notices. It is also used in spoken language for emphasis. Common contexts include business (sales, policies), law, regulations, and general instructions where a blanket rule is stated.

📖 Grammar Points

Typically placed before a verb or adjective to modify it, often in the structure: [Subject] + 一律 + Verb/Adjective. For example, '所有人员一律参加' (All personnel must attend without exception). It can also be used in negative forms like '一律不准' (all are not allowed).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 一律 reflects a value on uniformity and collective adherence to rules, often seen in organizational or societal contexts to ensure order and fairness. It's common in public announcements to convey authority and clarity.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 都 (dōu, 'all'), but 一律 is stronger and more formal, stressing 'without exception' and often used for rules. 全部 (quánbù, 'all/entire') refers to the whole quantity or group, while 一律 focuses on the uniform application of a condition.

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