Writing
定律 (dìng lǜ) — how to say "law" in Chinese
定律
Law, principle
noun
Character composition
定
to set
律
law, rule
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
Collocations
物理定律
wù lǐ dìng lǜ
law of physics
自然定律
zì rán dìng lǜ
law of nature
发现定律
fā xiàn dìng lǜ
discover a law
Examples
科学家发现了新的自然定律。
Scientists discovered a new law of nature.
这是物理定律。
This is a physics law.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "law" in Chinese?
"law" in Chinese is 定律 (dìng lǜ).
What does 定律 mean in English?
定律 (dìng lǜ) means "Law, principle".
How is 定律 pronounced?
It is pronounced dìng lǜ (written as ding lv, dinglv). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "law" in Chinese characters?
It is written 定律: 定 has 8 strokes, 律 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 定律?
定律 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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