English–Chinese
“break the law” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi fǎ
Example
公司违法排放污水被罚了。gōng sī wéi fǎ pái fàng wū shuǐ bèi fá le
The company broke the law by discharging wastewater and was fined.
How to say “break the law” in Chinese
“Break the law” in Chinese is 违法 (wéi fǎ).
Conduct that crosses a boundary set by law and enters what the law does not permit.
Example sentences with 违法
个人如果违法使用公共资源，会被追责。gè rén rú guǒ wéi fǎ shǐ yòng gōng gòng zī yuán huì bèi zhuī zé
If a person uses public resources illegally, they will be held accountable.
Tips for using 违法
- 违法 (wéifǎ, "to violate the law") can describe a rule-breaking act without stating that it is a criminal offense, so it covers more than cases leading to criminal punishment.