宪法

憲法

xiànfǎ

noun HSK 7-9 #5,756

Measure Word

一部宪法 bù

Meanings

1 constitution
2 constitutional law

Characters

constitution; statute

Examples

宪法是国家的根本大法。

Xiànfǎ shì guójiā de gēnběn dà fǎ.

The constitution is the fundamental law of a nation.

这项法律违反了宪法。

Zhèxiàng fǎlǜ wéifǎn le xiànfǎ.

This law violates the constitution.

公民的权利受到宪法保护。

Gōngmín de quánlì shòudào xiànfǎ bǎohù.

Citizens' rights are protected by the constitution.

Tips

usage

宪法 is the highest-level law. Related terms: 违宪 (wéixiàn, unconstitutional), 修宪 (xiūxiàn, to amend the constitution), 立宪 (lìxiàn, to establish a constitution).

Stroke Order

宪 xiàn

法 fǎ