一律 - Expressing "no exception"
HSK 6
The Chinese grammar point 一律 (yīlǜ) is used to mean "all," "without exception," or "uniformly," indicating that something applies to everyone or everything in a group with no exceptions. This expression has a formal tone and is often used to describe people, groups, or sets of things.
The typical structure of 一律 is:
一律 (+ 都) + Verb / Adj.
The word 都 (dōu) is frequently used with 一律 to emphasize that the action or description applies uniformly.
Even though 一律 modifies the verb or adjective that follows it, it actually targets the subject of the sentence (the people or things being described). This makes it a way to express that all members of a group are subject to the same rule, condition, or description.
Sample Sentences
这家公司的员工一律都要穿制服。All employees of this company are required to wear uniforms.
来这里的人一律都要接受安全检查。Everyone who comes here must go through a security check.
个餐厅的菜一律不加味精。"The dishes at this restaurant are all MSG-free.
In a Text
小李刚刚入职一家大公司，发现这里的管理规定非常严格。公司要求所有员工一律都要穿正式的商务服装，周一到周五一律不允许穿休闲服。小李觉得有点不习惯，因为在他之前的公司，大家的着装比较随意。此外，公司规定上班时间一律不得迟到，早上九点钟的打卡时间，一分钟也不能晚，否则就会被扣工资。甚至，在用餐时间，公司规定员工一律不得把食物带回办公桌，所有人都必须在餐厅里吃饭。
公司里每个月都会安排一次安全培训，所有新员工一律都要参加。培训内容包括应对突发事件和如何使用灭火器。小李虽然觉得公司规矩多，但是他也明白，这些规定是为了保障员工的安全和公司的形象。慢慢地，他也习惯了这些一律的要求，并且意识到，这些严格的管理其实对自己的职业发展也有好处。
休闲服 (xiūxián fú): Casual wear
随意 (suíyì): Casual; as one pleases
突发事件 (tūfā shìjiàn): Unexpected event; emergency
形象 (xíngxiàng): Image; reputation
Xiao Li just started working at a large company and found that the management rules are very strict. The company requires all employees to wear formal business attire without exception, and from Monday to Friday, casual wear is strictly prohibited. Xiao Li felt a bit uncomfortable with this because at his previous job, people dressed more casually. Additionally, the company has a strict rule against arriving late to work. The clock-in time is at 9 a.m. sharp, and even a minute late results in a pay deduction. Even during meal times, the company requires that food not be brought back to desks; everyone must eat in the cafeteria.
Every month, the company organizes a safety training session, and all new employees are required to participate. The training covers how to respond to emergencies and how to use a fire extinguisher. Although Xiao Li felt there were a lot of rules, he understood that these policies were meant to protect employees and uphold the company’s image. Over time, he got used to these uniform requirements and realized that such strict management was beneficial for his professional development.
