wéi fǎ
break the law; be illegal
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违法乱纪的行为必须受到严厉的惩罚。
wéifǎ lào jì de xíngwéi bìxū shòudào yánlì de chéngfá.
Illegal and undisciplined behavior must be severely punished.
他因为违法被捕了。
tā yīnwèi wéifǎ bèi bǔ le.
He was arrested for breaking the law.
违法建筑必须拆除。
wéifǎ jiànzhù bìxū chāichú.
Illegal buildings must be demolished.
合法 (héfǎ)
legal
守法 (shǒufǎ)
law-abiding
The Chinese word 违法 (wéifǎ) is composed of two characters: 违 (wéi) and 法 (fǎ). The character 违 means "to go against" or "to violate", while the character 法 means "law" or "rule". Together, the two characters 违法 mean "to violate the law" or "to break the law".The word 违法 is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to actions that are against the law. For example, it can be used to describe someone who has committed a crime or who has violated a regulation. The word 违法 can also be used in a more general sense to refer to any action that goes against the rules or norms of society. For example, it can be used to describe someone who has cheated on an exam or who has lied to their parents.The word 违法 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.
