faat3 zai3法制
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Yalefaat jai
Definition
Legal system; the system of laws and rules established in a country or region.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the structure and framework of laws within a society, rather than the act of enforcing them. It is a formal term often appearing in news, political discussions, or academic contexts. Unlike everyday vocabulary, it carries a sense of institutional authority and governance.
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The legal system in this place is very well-developed.
What do you think about the development of the legal system in Hong Kong?
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Common phrases
legal system development
to perfect or improve the legal system
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 法治, which refers to the rule of law or the principle that laws should be applied fairly. While they sound similar, 法制 focuses on the system itself, whereas 法治 focuses on the practice and adherence to those laws.
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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.
