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法律 (fǎlǜ, law) vs 规章 (guīzhāng, regulations) — use 宪法 when referring specifically to the constitution as the highest legal authority, rather than general laws or specific regulations.
When using 宪法, be mindful of its formal context; it is predominantly used in legal or academic discussions rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 宪法规定 (xiàn fǎ guī dìng - constitutional provisions) and 宪法权利 (xiàn fǎ quán lì - constitutional rights). Avoid mixing it with less formal terms that may imply a different legal status.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 宪法 connects with other political and legal vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its usage in legal documents and discussions, as well as related terms like 法律 (fǎ lǜ - law) and 政府 (zhèng fǔ - government).
Learners often confuse 宪法 with 法律, mistakenly using them interchangeably; for instance, saying '我学习法律的宪法' (I study the law's constitution) instead of '我学习宪法' (I study the constitution). Another common error is mispronouncing 宪法, particularly confusing the tones.
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How to say constitution (of a country) in Chinese
“constitution (of a country)” in Chinese is宪法
The term 宪法 (xiàn fǎ) refers to the constitution of a country, which outlines the fundamental principles and laws that govern the state. It serves as the highest legal authority and protects the rights of citizens, ensuring the organization of government and its relationship with the governed. In discussions about law or politics, this term is frequently used to highlight the framework within which laws operate.
When to use 宪法
When using 宪法, be mindful of its formal context; it is predominantly used in legal or academic discussions rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 宪法规定 (xiàn fǎ guī dìng - constitutional provisions) and 宪法权利 (xiàn fǎ quán lì - constitutional rights). Avoid mixing it with less formal terms that may imply a different legal status.
宪法 or something close to it
法律 (fǎlǜ, law) vs 规章 (guīzhāng, regulations) — use 宪法 when referring specifically to the constitution as the highest legal authority, rather than general laws or specific regulations.
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Learners often confuse 宪法 with 法律, mistakenly using them interchangeably; for instance, saying '我学习法律的宪法' (I study the law's constitution) instead of '我学习宪法' (I study the constitution). Another common error is mispronouncing 宪法, particularly confusing the tones.
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Grammar Patterns of 宪法
宪法 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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战后，为制定____组织了一次会议。
After the war, a convention was set up to frame a constitution.
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You can say: '宪法是国家的最高法律' (The constitution is the highest law of the country).
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