Definition
王法 refers to the law of the land in imperial China, literally 'the king's law'. It carries a historical and feudal connotation, distinct from the modern term 法律 (fǎlǜ). In contemporary usage, it appears in fixed expressions like 还有没有王法了？ ('Is there no law anymore?') to protest injustice, often with a dramatic or rhetorical tone.
n.
the law of the land (in imperial China)royal law
Examples
- ，王法。Zài gǔdài, wáng fǎ jiù shì huángdì de mìnglìng.In ancient times, the law of the land was the emperor's command.
- ，王法？Tā jìng gǎn dāngzhòng dǎ rén, hái yǒu méiyǒu wáng fǎ le?How dare he hit someone in public — is there no law anymore?
- 王法。Zhè bù diànshìjù fǎnyìng le gǔdài wáng fǎ de cánkù.This TV series reflects the cruelty of the ancient law.
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