正当防卫

正當防衛

zhèngdàng fángwèi

noun #12,200

Meanings

1 legitimate defense
2 justifiable self-defense

Characters

appropriate; proper

to defend; to guard

to protect; to guard

Examples

法院认定他的行为属于正当防卫。

Fǎyuàn rèndìng tā de xíngwéi shǔyú zhèngdàng fángwèi.

The court ruled that his actions constituted justifiable self-defense.

正当防卫不需要承担刑事责任。

Zhèngdàng fángwèi bù xūyào chéngdān xíngshì zérèn.

Legitimate self-defense does not carry criminal liability.

Tips

usage

正当防卫 is a legal term in Chinese criminal law (Article 20 of the PRC Criminal Law). It refers to using reasonable force to stop an ongoing unlawful assault.

Stroke Order

正 zhèng

当 dāng

防 fáng

卫 wèi