law, rule, statute

JLPT N5 8 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (fǎ) primarily means 'law' or 'rule' and is widely used in legal and formal contexts. It can also refer to methods or ways of doing something, especially in compound words.

Common Collocations

  • 法律 (fǎlǜ): law, legal system
  • 法规 (fǎguī): regulations, rules
  • 刑法 (xíngfǎ): criminal law
  • 方法 (fāngfǎ): method, way

Usage Notes

is often used in formal or official contexts related to laws and regulations. When combined with other characters, it can extend to mean methods or principles. It is important not to confuse with (fá), which means 'punishment'.

Register and Tone

The word is neutral in tone and appropriate in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in formal or academic discussions about law or rules.

Example Sentences

Law is an important means to maintain social order.

He studied a lot of knowledge about criminal law.

We should obey traffic laws to ensure safety.