CHINESE LAW

- Fa (法): The Chinese character for written law, often used to denote legal codes and justice. (Legalism)

- Li (礼): A system of rituals, customs, and social norms (Confucianism).

- Ren (仁): The principle of benevolence or humaneness, central to Confucian ethics 

and law.

- Legalism (法家): A school of thought in ancient China that emphasized strict laws and 

harsh punishments.

- Confucianism stressed moral education over punitive measures.

- Minshi (民事): Refers to civil law, dealing with private rights and obligations.

- Xingfa (刑法): Represents sanctions and Criminal law, covering offenses and punishments.

- Guanxi (关系): A concept referring to social networks and relationships, which often 

influence legal and business decisions.

- Zhong (忠): Loyalty, an essential virtue in traditional Chinese society and law.

-  Lü: Often paired in modern Chinese to refer to law. Initially used in military contexts before expanding to criminal and civil laws. Composed of characters signifying order and human activities.

- Symbolism of fa: Radical "water", symbolizing balance and fairness. A unicorn, representing justice. The verb "to go", indicating movement or action. Represents justice, equity, and sanctions.