法 (fǎ) - law, method, way, principle & to follow a model

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fǎ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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法 · fǎ

law, method, way, principle;

to follow a model;

Buddhist doctrine (Dharma)

law, method, way, principleto follow a modelBuddhist doctrine (Dharma)

Usage highlights

lawmethodFrancecourtlegal systemlegislation

Synonyms

  • 律— statute, law
  • 规— rule, regulation
  • 则— rule, principle

Antonyms

  • 情— human feeling, emotion (as opposed to strict law)
  • 乱— chaos, disorder (opposite of law and order)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We must abide by the law (法律).
  • This is an effective method (方法).
  • He studies French law (法国法律).
  • The court announced the verdict (法庭宣判).

Collocations

  • law(法律)
  • method(方法)
  • France(法国)
  • court(法庭)
  • legal system(法制)
  • legislation(立法)

Idioms

  • There is no fixed method(法无定法)
  • Impartial law enforcement(执法如山)
  • Follow the natural way(道法自然)
  • The law does not pardon the powerful(法不阿贵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the concept of fairness and justice in ancient Chinese legal philosophy.
  • In Buddhism, 法 (Dharma) refers to the cosmic law and order, and the teachings of the Buddha.
  • Historically associated with Legalism (法家), a school of thought emphasizing strict laws and harsh punishments.

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