砝
law; method; magic
Meanings
5 senses · 13 examplesnoun
law; statute; rule
formalRefers to legal systems, regulations, or natural/scientific laws.
We must obey the law.
This is a law of nature.
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The new bill was passed.
noun
method; way; technique
Refers to a means of accomplishing something.
Do you have a good method to solve this problem?
Learning a foreign language requires effective methods.
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He uses the traditional manufacturing method.
noun
Dharma; Buddhist doctrine; magic; sorcery
Used in religious context for Buddhist teachings, or in folk beliefs for magical arts.
He studies Buddhist Dharma in the temple.
The wizard in the story can perform magic.
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This is an ancient form of sorcery.
suffix
-ism; doctrine; school of thought
Used as a suffix to form nouns indicating a doctrine, system, or school (e.g., 社会主义 - socialism).
Socialism is a political ideology.
Impressionist painting technique is very distinctive.
adjective
legal; lawful; legitimate
formalDescribes something that is in accordance with the law.
This is legal income.
They resolved the dispute through legal channels.