Definition
法则 (fǎzé) refers to a fundamental principle or law that governs a system, such as the laws of nature or society. It is broader and more abstract than 法律 (specific codified laws) or 规则 (concrete rules for behavior), and distinct from 定律 (a precise scientific law).
noun
lawruleprinciple
Examples
- 法则。Zìrán fǎ zé yǒu qí nèizài de guīlǜ.The laws of nature have their internal principles.
- 法则。Shèhuì fǎ zé xūyào shìyìng shídài de biànhuà.Social rules need to adapt to changes of the times.
- 法则。Wǒmen yīngdāng zūnshǒu jīběn de xíngwéi fǎ zé.We should follow the basic code of conduct.
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