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-====== sīfǎ: 司法 - Judicial, Administration of Justice ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** sīfǎ, 司法, Chinese legal system, judiciary in China, administration of justice, Chinese law, judicial system, 司法系统, 司法独立, 司法改革, Chinese courts, Ministry of Justice China +
-  * **Summary:** The Chinese term **司法 (sīfǎ)** refers to the judiciary, the legal system, and the administration of justice. It's a formal word used in contexts like law, government, and news to describe the courts, judges, and procedures for applying the law in China. Understanding **司法 (sīfǎ)** is key to comprehending the structure of the Chinese government and its approach to the "rule of law" (法治 fǎzhì). +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** sīfǎ +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun, Adjective +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 7-9 / Advanced +
-  * **Concise Definition:** The administration of justice by the state; the judiciary and its functions. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **司法 (sīfǎ)** is the official, formal term for the entire system that interprets and applies the law. Think of it as the "machinery of justice"—the courts, the judges, the legal procedures. It's not a word you use for everyday fairness, but rather for the government's legal branch. When you read about a court case, a new legal regulation, or judicial reform in China, you will encounter this word. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **司 (sī):** This character originally depicted a person looking backward, taking charge. Its core meaning is "to manage," "to control," or "to be in charge of." You can see it in words like [[公司]] (gōngsī - company) and [[司机]] (sījī - driver). +
-  * **法 (fǎ):** This character means "law," "rule," or "method." It's a fundamental character in legal and procedural vocabulary, found in words like [[法律]] (fǎlǜ - law) and [[方法]] (fāngfǎ - method). +
-The two characters combine literally to mean "to manage the law." This perfectly encapsulates the modern meaning of **司法 (sīfǎ)** as the system responsible for overseeing and administering legal justice. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-The concept of **司法 (sīfǎ)** is central to China's modern goal of establishing a "socialist rule of law" (社会主义法治 - shèhuì zhǔyì fǎzhì). While historically, Chinese society was often governed more by Confucian ethical codes and personal relationships than by codified law, the post-reform era has seen a massive effort to build a comprehensive legal framework. +
-A key point of comparison with Western systems is the idea of "judicial independence" (司法独立 - sīfǎ dúlì). In many Western countries, this concept implies a strict separation of powers, where the judiciary acts as an independent check on the legislative and executive branches. In the People's Republic of China, the context is different. The Chinese Constitution states that the judiciary (and all state organs) operates under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Therefore, the role of **司法 (sīfǎ)** is understood not as an adversarial check on the Party or government, but as a crucial tool for implementing state policy, resolving disputes according to law, and maintaining social stability—a paramount value in Chinese governance. +
-This means the **司法 (sīfǎ)** system is seen as a pillar supporting the state's objectives, rather than a power standing apart from it. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**司法 (sīfǎ)** is a formal and official term. You will almost exclusively encounter it in written language or formal speech. +
-  *   **In the News and Government:** It's standard vocabulary in news reports about court cases, government work reports, and legal policy discussions. You'll often see it in collocations: +
-    *   **司法系统 (sīfǎ xìtǒng):** The judicial system +
-    *   **司法机关 (sīfǎ jīguān):** Judicial organs/bodies (e.g., courts, procuratorates) +
-    *   **司法改革 (sīfǎ gǎigé):** Judicial reform +
-    *   **司法程序 (sīfǎ chéngxù):** Judicial procedure +
-    *   **司法公正 (sīfǎ gōngzhèng):** Judicial fairness/justice +
-  *   **As an Adjective:** It can be used as an adjective to mean "judicial," modifying another noun. +
-    *   **司法解释 (sīfǎ jiěshì):** A judicial interpretation (an official clarification of a law by a high court) +
-    *   **司法援助 (sīfǎ yuánzhù):** Judicial aid / legal aid +
-Its connotation is neutral and technical. Using it in casual conversation would sound overly formal and out of place. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-**Example 1:** +
-中国的**司法**系统近年来经历了很多改革。 +
-Pinyin: Zhōngguó de **sīfǎ** xìtǒng jìnniánlái jīnglìle hěn duō gǎigé. +
-English: China's judicial system has undergone many reforms in recent years. +
-Analysis: This is a typical, high-level statement you might hear in a news report or academic discussion about the state of China's legal framework. +
-**Example 2:** +
-这是一个非常复杂的**司法**案件。 +
-Pinyin: Zhè shì yī gè fēicháng fùzá de **sīfǎ** ànjiàn. +
-English: This is a very complex judicial case. +
-Analysis: Here, **司法 (sīfǎ)** is used as an adjective to describe the noun "case" (案件 ànjiàn), indicating it's a matter for the courts. +
-**Example 3:** +
-公众对**司法**公正的期望很高。 +
-Pinyin: Gōngzhòng duì **sīfǎ** gōngzhèng de qīwàng hěn gāo. +
-English: The public has high expectations for judicial fairness. +
-Analysis: This sentence combines **司法 (sīfǎ)** with **公正 (gōngzhèng - fairness/impartiality)**, a common collocation that refers to the ideal of an impartial legal system. +
-**Example 4:** +
-他必须通过正当的**司法**程序来解决这个争端。 +
-Pinyin: Tā bìxū tōngguò zhèngdàng de **sīfǎ** chéngxù lái jiějué zhège zhēngduān. +
-English: He must go through proper judicial procedures to resolve this dispute. +
-Analysis: This highlights the procedural aspect of **司法 (sīfǎ)**. It's not just about the outcome, but the established legal process. +
-**Example 5:** +
-**司法**独立是法治国家的重要标志。 +
-Pinyin: **Sīfǎ** dúlì shì fǎzhì guójiā de zhòngyào biāozhì. +
-English: Judicial independence is an important symbol of a country under the rule of law. +
-Analysis: This sentence uses a key political and legal phrase, **司法独立 (sīfǎ dúlì)**. As noted in the cultural context, the meaning of this phrase can differ between China and the West. +
-**Example 6:** +
-**司法**部是负责管理全国监狱和法律服务的政府部门。 +
-Pinyin: **Sīfǎ** Bù shì fùzé guǎnlǐ quánguó jiānyù hé fǎlǜ fúwù de zhèngfǔ bùmén. +
-English: The Ministry of Justice is the government department responsible for managing the nation's prisons and legal services. +
-Analysis: This shows a specific government body, the Ministry of Justice (**司法**部), literally the "Judicial Department." +
-**Example 7:** +
-最高人民法院发布了关于合同法的新**司法**解释。 +
-Pinyin: Zuìgāo Rénmín Fǎyuàn fābùle guānyú hétongfǎ de xīn **sīfǎ** jiěshì. +
-English: The Supreme People's Court issued a new judicial interpretation regarding contract law. +
-Analysis: **司法解释 (sīfǎ jiěshì)** is a very specific legal term for official clarifications on how a law should be applied. +
-**Example 8:** +
-腐败问题是**司法**改革需要面对的一个严峻挑战。 +
-Pinyin: Fǔbài wèntí shì **sīfǎ** gǎigé xūyào miànduì de yī gè yánjùn tiǎozhàn. +
-English: The problem of corruption is a severe challenge that judicial reform needs to face. +
-Analysis: This demonstrates how **司法 (sīfǎ)** is used in discussions about challenges and problems within the legal system. +
-**Example 9:** +
-政府为低收入家庭提供**司法**援助。 +
-Pinyin: Zhèngfǔ wèi dī shōurù jiātíng tígōng **sīfǎ** yuánzhù. +
-English: The government provides judicial aid to low-income families. +
-Analysis: This shows a practical application of the judicial system's functions—providing legal aid. +
-**Example 10:** +
-所有**司法**人员都必须通过严格的考试。 +
-Pinyin: Suǒyǒu **sīfǎ** rényuán dōu bìxū tōngguò yángé de kǎoshì. +
-English: All judicial personnel must pass a rigorous examination. +
-Analysis: This refers to the people who work within the system, such as judges, clerks, and other officials. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-The most common mistake for learners is confusing **司法 (sīfǎ)** with general concepts of "justice" or "fairness." +
-  *   **False Friend: "Justice" / "Fairness"** +
-    **司法 (sīfǎ)** does not mean "justice" in the abstract, moral sense. It refers to the *system* or *process*. +
-    For everyday situations, you should use **公平 (gōngpíng)** for "fairness" or **正义 (zhèngyì)** for "justice" (the moral ideal). +
-    *   **Incorrect:** 我的老板不给我加薪，这太不**司法**了！ (Wǒ de lǎobǎn bù gěi wǒ jiāxīn, zhè tài bù sīfǎ le!) +
-    *   **Correct:** 我的老板不给我加薪，这太不**公平**了！ (Wǒ de lǎobǎn bù gěi wǒ jiāxīn, zhè tài bù gōngpíng le!) +
-    *   **Explanation:** The situation with your boss is a matter of personal fairness (**公平**), not a case for the national court system (**司法**). +
-  *   **司法 (sīfǎ) vs. 法律 (fǎlǜ)** +
-    These two are closely related but distinct. +
-    *   **法律 (fǎlǜ):** Law. This is the set of rules itself, the "what." (e.g., criminal law, contract law). +
-    *   **司法 (sīfǎ):** Judiciary / Administration of Justice. This is the *system* and *action* of applying those laws, the "how." +
-    *   Analogy: **法律** is the rulebook of a game. **司法** is the referee and the process of making calls based on that rulebook. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  *   [[法律]] (fǎlǜ) - Law. The body of rules that the **司法** system interprets and applies. +
-  *   [[法院]] (fǎyuàn) - Courthouse / Court. The institution or building where **司法** proceedings take place. +
-  *   [[法官]] (fǎguān) - Judge. The key official who presides over cases within the **司法** system. +
-  *   [[律师]] (lǜshī) - Lawyer. A legal professional who represents clients within the **司法** process. +
-  *   [[法治]] (fǎzhì) - Rule of Law. The broader principle that a country is governed by law, which the **司法** system is designed to uphold. +
-  *   [[公安]] (gōng'ān) - Public Security / Police. The branch responsible for law enforcement and investigation. They bring cases into the **司法** system. +
-  *   [[检察院]] (jiǎncháyuàn) - Procuratorate. The state organ responsible for public prosecution and legal supervision, working alongside the courts in the legal system. +
-  *   [[正义]] (zhèngyì) - Justice (as a moral concept). The abstract ideal that the **司法** system strives to achieve. +
-  *   [[公平]] (gōngpíng) - Fairness / Impartiality. A core principle that should guide all **司法** actions.+