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The Chinese word "宪法" is formed by combining the character "宪", meaning statute or constitutional decree, with "法", meaning law, to specifically denote constitution as the fundamental legal code.

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宪法是国家的根本法。

Xiànfǎ shì guójiā de gēnběn fǎ.

The constitution is the fundamental law of the country.

我国的宪法经过多次修订。

Wǒguó de xiànfǎ jīngguò duōcì xiūdìng.

Our country's constitution has been amended several times.

宪法保障公民的基本权利。

Xiànfǎ bǎozhàng gōngmín de jīběn quánlì.

The constitution safeguards the fundamental rights of citizens.

一切法律都不得同宪法相抵触。

Yīqiè fǎlǜ dōu bùdé tóng xiànfǎ xiāng dǐchù.

No law may contravene the constitution.

制定和修改宪法的程序非常严格。

Zhìdìng hé xiūgǎi xiànfǎ de chéngxù fēicháng yángé.

The procedures for enacting and amending the constitution are very strict.

Word Definition - 宪法

xiàn fǎ constitution (of a country); constitutional law

Individual Character Details

宪 xiàn
法 fǎ, fǎ, fǎ, fǎ