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    依法辦理 (yīfǎ bànlǐ - handle according to law)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This phrase is a four-character idiom (成語, chéngyǔ) or a set phrase functioning as a verb or adverbial phrase. It literally translates to 'according to law' (依法) 'handle' (辦理). It is used to describe actions that must strictly adhere to legal regulations and procedures.

    Sample sentences

    所有投訴都必須依法辦理，確保公正。

    All complaints must be handled according to law to ensure fairness.

    政府承諾對所有違法行為一律依法辦理。

    The government promises to handle all illegal acts strictly according to law.

    對於這起複雜的案件，我們將會依法辦理，不偏不倚。

    For this complex case, we will handle it according to law, without bias.

    Quick facts

    etymology:Derived from '依' (yī - according to), '法' (fǎ - law), '辦' (bàn - manage, handle), '理' (lǐ - reason, logic, procedure). Together, it emphasizes adherence to legal principles in handling matters.

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    Example

    所有投訴都必須依法辦理，確保公正。

    All complaints must be handled according to law to ensure fairness.

    政府承諾對所有違法行為一律依法辦理。

    The government promises to handle all illegal acts strictly according to law.

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