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March 24, 2026
法院fǎyuàn(fa3yuan4)
法院 (fǎyuàn) refers to a court of law where legal cases are adjudicated. It is a formal institution responsible for administering justice, resolving disputes, and interpreting the law. Commonly used in legal contexts, it can refer to various levels of courts, such as local or supreme courts.
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Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 法院 is deeply tied to the country's legal system and reforms. The court's role in upholding law and order reflects the historical significance of Confucian values in promoting justice and social harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big building with a giant 'F' for 法 (law) on the front, where people come to seek justice. The sound 'fa' can remind you of 'far,' as in far away from wrongdoing, and 'yuan' sounds like 'yarn,' weaving together the threads of truth in legal cases.
Meanings of 法院
fǎyuàn(fa3yuan4)
1court of law
2court
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About 法院
法院Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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法庭 (fǎtíng) refers specifically to the courtroom where trials are held, while 法院 (fǎyuàn) refers to the broader institution that includes the court and its functions.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big building with a giant 'F' for 法 (law) on the front, where people come to seek justice. The sound 'fa' can remind you of 'far,' as in far away from wrongdoing, and 'yuan' sounds like 'yarn,' weaving together the threads of truth in legal cases.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 法院 with other judicial terms like 法律 (fǎlǜ, law) or 律师 (lǜshī, lawyer). The term is formal and should be used in serious contexts, such as discussions about legal matters or court cases. Common collocations include '上诉法院' (shàngsù fǎyuàn, appellate court) and '地区法院' (dìqū fǎyuàn, district court).
HSK Study Tips
Being an HSK Level 5 word, 法院 connects with other legal vocabulary such as 法律 (law) and 诉讼 (sùsòng, litigation). Students should focus on understanding its usage in legal contexts and familiarizing themselves with related terms.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 法院 is deeply tied to the country's legal system and reforms. The court's role in upholding law and order reflects the historical significance of Confucian values in promoting justice and social harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 法院 with similar terms. For example, saying '我去法律' (wǒ qù fǎlǜ, I go to law) instead of '我去法院' (wǒ qù fǎyuàn, I go to court) is incorrect. Always use 法院 when referring to a court.
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Grammar Patterns of 法院
法院 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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昨天南约克郡____准予他获得保释。
He was yesterday given bail by South Yorkshire magistrates.
Example Sentences for 法院 (13)
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昨天南约克郡法院准予他获得保释。
zuó tiān nán yuē kè jùn fǎ yuàn zhǔn yú tā huò dé bǎo shì。
He was yesterday given bail by South Yorkshire magistrates.
zhuàng sǐ shǐ mì sī de qì chē sī jī jǐn bèi fá kuǎn250 250 yīng， bàng ， jià zhào shàng5 kòu。 le 5 fēn 。 gēng ràng rén bù kě， jiē shòu de shì ， tā jìng rán kāi zháo zì jǐ de chē cóng fǎ。
The driver of the car that killed Smith got a £250 fine and five penalty points on his licence. To add insult to injury, he drove away from court in his own car.
Due to insufficient evidence, the court ultimately dismissed the lawsuit.
Cultural Notes for 法院
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In China, the concept of 法院 is deeply tied to the country's legal system and reforms. The court's role in upholding law and order reflects the historical significance of Confucian values in promoting justice and social harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 法院
It is pronounced as 'fǎ yuàn', with the first syllable having a third tone and the second syllable having a fourth tone.
Yes, 法院 can refer to various types of courts, including local, intermediate, and supreme courts, depending on the context.
法院 refers specifically to the court or judicial institution, while 法律 refers to the law itself.
