Definition
违法 (wéi fǎ) means 'to break the law' and is a formal verb-object phrase used specifically for violating written laws (法律). It's narrower than 违反 (wéi fǎn), which can also break rules, agreements, or promises. 非法 (fēi fǎ) is an adjective meaning 'illegal' and describes the nature of an action or thing, not the act of violating.
verb
to break the lawbe illegal
Examples
- 违法。Tā yīnwèi wéi fǎ bèi fákuǎn le.He was fined for breaking the law.
- 违法。Jiǔhòu kāichē shì wéi fǎ xíngwéi.Drunk driving is an illegal act.
- 违法。Rènhé rén dōu bù yīnggāi wéi fǎ.No one should break the law.
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