precepts

教规

Denoting or relating to the fundamental or constitutional laws and precepts of a government or an organization. 基本的意味着或关于基本的或根本的法律和对政府或组织的印象的

One should take these precepts in the spirit rather than in the letter. 人们应该去理解这些格言的精神实质而不是死抠字面。

All learning except technical precepts and practical arts. 除技术法则和实践艺术外的所有知识

Just follow these few basic precepts and you won't go far wrong in life. 只要按这几条格言行事，你一生就不会出大错。