依法

• 拼音: yī fǎ
• 汉字拆解: 依 = 亻 (person) + 衣 (clothing), to rely on/according to; 法 = 氵 (water) + 去, law/method

含义

According to law; in accordance with the law. Indicates that an action is done legally or follows legal procedures.

A formal adverb used in legal, governmental, and official contexts. Often appears in phrases like 依法治国 (rule by law), 依法行政 (administer according to law), 依法处理 (handle according to law). Emphasizes legality and proper procedure.

例句

1. 违反交通规则的司机将被依法处罚。
2. 公民的合法权益应该受到依法保护。
3. 这家公司因为偷税漏税被依法查处。

用法指南

语境: legal, government, official

语气: formal

正确说法

• 这件事必须依法处理。(This matter must be handled according to law.)
• 依法纳税是公民的义务。(Paying taxes according to law is a citizen's duty.)

错误说法

• 我依法吃饭 (依法 is for legal matters — don't use it for everyday actions)

起源与历史

Compound of 依 (according to, based on) and 法 (law). Literally 'based on law.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal