HSK 6 · VERSION 2.0#29
Expressing “Without Exception” with “yílǜ”
一律
How it works
一律 (yílǜ) means “all without exception,” “uniformly,” or “across the board.” It is used when the same rule, treatment, or standard applies to every case equally.
It often appears in regulations, official notices, institutional rules, and formal instructions.
The pattern
Subject / Case + 一律 (yílǜ) + Verb / Predicate
Example sentences
所有材料不符合要求的申请，一律不予受理。
All applications whose materials do not meet the requirements will not be accepted without exception.
为了保证公平，参加这项考试的考生一律不得携带电子设备进入考场。
In order to ensure fairness, all candidates taking this exam are uniformly forbidden from bringing electronic devices into the exam room.
本次活动所有费用由公司承担，参与人员一律不需额外付款。
All expenses for this event are covered by the company, and all participants need not make any extra payment.
Key point
一律 (yílǜ) is strongly formal and emphasizes no exceptions at all.