宪法

憲法

xiànfǎ

noun HSK 7 #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 dàfǎ.

The constitution is the fundamental law of a nation.

这项法律违反了宪法。

Zhè xiàng 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