宪法 xiànfǎ constitution (of a country)
How to remember 宪法: 宪 constitution + 法 law = constitution (of a country).
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How it is used
- The constitution of a country - its supreme law - 遵守宪法 (zūnshǒu xiànfǎ) to abide by the constitution.
- Highest-ranking law; distinguish from ordinary 法律 (statutes) and 法规 (regulations), which must conform to it.
- Measure word 部 (bù); 违宪 = unconstitutional.
Example sentences
- 平等是由宪法保障的。 Píngděng shì yóu xiànfǎ bǎozhàng de.Equality is guaranteed by the Constitution.