dàfǎ

大法

Word · Noun

constitution; fundamental law; important statutes

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

fundamental law; constitution

formal

Refers specifically to the constitution as the supreme law of the state. It is a formal legal term.

Xiàn宪
fǎ法
shì是
guó国
jiā家
de的
gēn根
běn本
dà大
fǎ法
 。

The constitution is the fundamental law of the state.

Xiū修
gǎi改
dà大
fǎ法
xū需
yào要
jīng经
guò过
yán严
gé格
de的
chéng程
xù序
 。

Amending the constitution requires a strict procedure.

2.

noun

important statutes, laws, or principles

literary

A literary or formal term referring to major decrees, laws, or guiding principles. Often used in historical or philosophical contexts.

Zhè这
xiē些
xiān先
xián贤
lì立
xià下
de的
dà大
fǎ法
 ，
hòu后
shì世
bì必
xū须
zūn遵
xún循
 。

Future generations must follow the important laws established by these ancient sages.

Zhì治
guó国
ān安
bāng邦
 ，
bì必
xiān先
què确
lì立
dà大
fǎ法
 。

To govern the country and bring peace to the land, one must first establish the fundamental laws.