This is the 5141st most frequent Chinese word.
legal
The Chinese word for "legal" (合法) means "lawful" or "in accordance with the law."
Here, '法律' (law/legal) refers to the system of rules that regulates behavior within society.
遵守法律是每个公民的责任。
Obeying the law is the responsibility of every citizen.
In this sentence, '合法的' (legal) describes actions that conform to the law and are permitted.
他的行为是合法的。
His actions are legal.
In this usage, '法律' (legal) refers to the field of law or legal studies, describing her profession.