faat3 zi6法治
Jyutpingfaat3 zi6
Yalefaat jih
Definition
The rule of law; the principle that law is supreme over all people and institutions, including government.
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How it's used
Refers to the principle that laws are supreme and apply equally to everyone, including those in power. It is frequently discussed in the context of Hong Kong's legal system and judicial independence. Unlike casual conversation, this term appears most often in news, political discourse, or academic settings.
Examples
Hong Kong has always attached great importance to the rule of law.
Without the rule of law, how would society function?
Related words
Common phrases
a society governed by the rule of law
the spirit of the rule of law
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 法律, which simply refers to the laws themselves. 法治 describes the system or state of governance where those laws are upheld, not the individual statutes.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
