leot6 lai6律例
Jyutpingleot6 lai6
Yaleleuht laih
Definition
Laws and regulations; legal statutes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal legal codes or established statutes rather than general rules or social norms. It carries a more rigid and official tone compared to the broader term 法律. You will often encounter it in historical contexts or when discussing specific legislative clauses.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 規矩, which refers to informal rules, manners, or household customs. Use 律例 only when referring to formal government-enacted legislation.
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Grammar guides
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