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The character 法 is a phonosemantic compound, combining the water radical 氵 (meaning) with the phonetic component 去 (sound). The water radical symbolizes a level surface, representing fairness and impartiality. Its earlier form, 灋, also included the mythical beast 廌, which was believed to distinguish right from wrong; this element was later dropped, leaving only 氵 and 去. Over time, the meaning expanded from a standard of justice to encompass law, regulations, legal systems, as well as standard methods, principles, or ways of doing things.
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这是一个好方法。
法律保护人民。
法国是个美丽的国家。
法官正在审理案件。
学习语法很有必要。
我们需要想办法解决。
我们必须依法办事。
这种教学方法很受学生欢迎。
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