Writing
法定 (fǎ dìng) — how to say "legal" in Chinese
法定
Legal, statutory
adjective
Character composition
法
law
定
to set
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
法定程序
fǎ dìng chéng xù
statutory procedure
法定年龄
fǎ dìng nián líng
legal age
Examples
根据法律规定，这是法定程序。
According to the law, this is a statutory procedure.
这是法定假日。
This is a legal holiday.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "legal" in Chinese?
"legal" in Chinese is 法定 (fǎ dìng).
What does 法定 mean in English?
法定 (fǎ dìng) means "Legal, statutory".
How is 法定 pronounced?
It is pronounced fǎ dìng (written as fa ding, fading). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "legal" in Chinese characters?
It is written 法定: 法 has 8 strokes, 定 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 法定?
法定 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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