CHINESE LAW

Fa (法)

Written law, often used to denote legal codes and justice.

Li (礼)

A system of rituals, customs, and social norms central to Confucianism.

Ren (仁)

The principle of benevolence or humaneness, central to Confucian ethics and law.

Legalism (法家)

Emphasized Strict laws and harsh punishments for order in society

Confucianism

Stressed moral education over punitive measures.

Minshi (民事)

Civil law, dealing with private rights and obligations.

Xingfa (刑法)

Criminal law, covering offenses and punishments.

Guanxi (关系)

A concept referring to social networks and relationships influencing legal and business decisions.

Zhong (忠)

Loyalty, an essential virtue in traditional Chinese society and law.

Lü (律)

Law, used in military contexts before expanding to criminal and civil laws. Composed of characters signifying order and human activities.

SYMBOL OF FA Water

Balance and fairness.

SYMBOL OF FA Unicorn

Symbolizes justice

Values of fa

Justice, equity, and sanctions.

SYMBOL OF FA "to go"

indicating movement or action