Chinese

yīfǎ
Meaning: according to law; legally
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

依
法

Example sentences

We must handle this matter according to the law.
依法納稅是每個公民應盡的義務。
依法纳税是每个公民应尽的义务。
Paying taxes according to the law is an obligation that every citizen should fulfill.
每到五月,國民都必須依法申報個人所得稅。
每到五月,国民都必须依法申报个人所得税。
Every May, citizens must report personal income tax according to the law.
每年四月,國民都必須依法繳納稅金。
每年四月,国民都必须依法缴纳税金。
Every April, citizens must pay taxes according to the law.
年滿二十歲的公民依法享有選舉權。
年满二十岁的公民依法享有选举权。
Citizens aged twenty and over enjoy the right to vote according to the law.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate actions performed in compliance with legal statutes.

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