法令

fǎlìng

noun #10,117

Measure Word

一条法令 tiáo

Meanings

1 decree
2 ordinance
3 law

Characters

order; command; decree

Examples

政府颁布了新的法令。

Zhèngfǔ bānbù le xīn de fǎlìng.

The government issued a new decree.

这条法令已经生效了。

Zhè tiáo fǎlìng yǐjīng shēngxiào le.

This ordinance has already taken effect.

Tips

usage

法令 refers to formal legal decrees or ordinances issued by authorities. Compare with 法律 (law in general) and 法规 (regulation).

Stroke Order

法 fǎ

令 lìng