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:
- 每个公民都应该遵守法律。Every citizen should obey the law.
- 他学习刑法已经三年了。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:
Sentences:
- 你有什么好办法解决这个问题吗?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:
- 我们应该效法那些优秀的科学家。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:
- 这位高僧精通佛法。This senior monk is proficient in Buddhist doctrine.
- 民间故事里常有会法术的仙人。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:
- 电影里的巫师在施展法术。The wizard in the movie is casting a spell.
- 这两个魔法师正在斗法。These two sorcerers are engaged in a magical duel.
Writing & Component
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