Definition
以身试法 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to personally defy the law' or 'to challenge the law with one's own actions'. It is used as a warning or criticism, implying that someone knowingly breaks the law and will face the consequences. The literal image is 'using one's own body to test the law'. You often see it in legal contexts, public notices, or moral admonitions.
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to personally defy the lawto knowingly break the law and risk punishment
Examples
- 以身试法，。Rènhé rén dōu bùnéng yǐ shēn shì fǎ, fǒuzé bìjiāng shòudào yán chéng.No one can defy the law; otherwise they will be severely punished.
- ，以身试法。Tā míngzhī tānwū shì fànzuì, què réngrán yǐ shēn shì fǎ.He knew embezzlement was a crime, yet he still defied the law.
- ，以身试法。Fǎlǜ miànqián rénrén píngděng, búyào xīn cún jiǎoxìng qù yǐ shēn shì fǎ.Everyone is equal before the law; don't take chances and defy it.
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