faat3 syu1法書法书
Jyutpingfaat3 syu1
Yalefaat syū
Definition
Legal books
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily used in academic or professional contexts rather than daily conversation. While it refers to legal texts, it is rarely used to describe general law books found in a bookstore, which are more commonly called 法律書. Using this term in casual settings can sound overly stiff or archaic.
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bun2本búnExamples
There are many legal books inside the library.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the literary term 法書, which can refer to famous works of calligraphy in classical Chinese contexts. Always ensure the context clearly relates to law to avoid confusion with artistic brushwork.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
