Stroke order for 法

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Basic Meaning

n
A formal term for legal statutes. Common in compound words relating to specific laws (e.g., 婚姻法, 刑法). 法 is the base for many legal terms.
law; statute; rule (as enforced by state authority)
体现统治阶级的意志,由国家制定或认可,用国家强制力保证执行的行为规则的总称,包括法律、法令、条例、命令、决定等。
Words:
婚姻法民法刑法合法犯法
Sentences:
  1. (měi)()(gōng)(mín)(dōu)(yīng)(gāi)(zūn)(shǒu)()()
    Every citizen should obey the law.
  2. ()(xué)()(xíng)()()(jīng)(sān)(nián)(le)
    He has been studying criminal law for three years.
n
Used to describe a specific way of doing something. Often found in compound words like 办法 (method/solution) and 用法 (usage).
method; way; means
方法;方式。
Words:
办法用法写法土法如法炮制
Sentences:
  1. ()(yǒu)(shén)(me)(hǎo)(bàn)()(jiě)(jué)(zhè)(ge)(wèn)()(ma)
    Do you have any good method to solve this problem?
v
This is a verb usage. It means to take someone or something as a standard or example to imitate. Often used in literary or formal contexts. For example, 效法 means 'to emulate'.
to follow as a model; to emulate
标准,模范,可仿效的。
Words:
效法师法古人
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(yīng)(gāi)(xiào)()()(xiē)(yōu)(xiù)(de)()(xué)(jiā)
    We should emulate those outstanding scientists.
n
Refers specifically to Buddhist teachings (佛法) or, in folk contexts, to supernatural powers or magic.
Buddhist doctrine; dharma; supernatural power
佛教徒称他们的教义,民间传说的所谓“超人力”的本领。
Words:
佛法现身说法法术斗法
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(wèi)(gāo)(sēng)(jīng)(tōng)()()
    This senior monk is proficient in Buddhist doctrine.
  2. (mín)(jiān)()(shì)()(cháng)(yǒu)(huì)()(shù)(de)(xiān)(rén)
    Folk tales often feature immortals who possess magical powers.
n
Refers to the skills and arts of magic or sorcery, as found in fantasy or folk tales. Overlaps with sense 4 in folk usage.
magic; sorcery; magical art
法术;技艺。
Words:
法术作法斗法
Sentences:
  1. (diàn)(yǐng)()(de)()(shī)(zài)(shī)(zhǎn)()(shù)
    The wizard in the movie is casting a spell.
  2. (zhè)(liǎng)(ge)()()(shī)(zhèng)(zài)(dòu)()
    These two sorcerers are engaged in a magical duel.

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