法 (fǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 法 (fǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 法 (fǎ) means "Law; method". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 法 stroke by stroke?

法 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 法 and 㳄?

法 (fǎ) and 㳄 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 法?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 法?

Common words containing 法 include: 办法 (bàn fǎ) — method / way / solution; 语法 (yǔ fǎ) — grammar; 法律 (fǎ lǜ) — Law.

How to Write 法

The character 法 (fǎ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

法 is pronounced fǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Law; method.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 法 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 法

办法 bàn fǎ

method / way / solution

语法 yǔ fǎ

grammar

法律 fǎ lǜ

Law

Example Sentences

这是一个好办法。

zhè shì yí gè hǎo bàn fǎ

This is a good way.

汉语语法很简单。

hàn yǔ yǔ fǎ hěn jiǎn dān

Chinese grammar is very simple.

法律保护我们。

fǎ lǜ bǎo hù wǒ men

The law protects us.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 法 (fǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 法

What does 法 (fǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 法 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 法 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 法?

What common words use 法?

How to Write 法 (fǎ)