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“legal” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé fǎ

Example

这样做合法吗？zhè yàng zuò hé fǎ ma

Is it legal to do this?

Illustration for 合法 (legal)

How to say “legal” in Chinese

“Legal” in Chinese is 合法 (hé fǎ).

A green light from the law for an act or arrangement.

Full entry for 合法: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 合法

合法权益受到法律保护。hé fǎ quán yì shòu dào fǎ lǜ bǎo hù

Legal rights are protected by law.

Tips for using 合法

  • Lawfulness does not automatically express moral approval, official endorsement, or practical safety; it reports only what the law permits.

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