This is the 3241st most frequent Chinese word.
刑法
"刑法" means "criminal law."
The word '刑法' is used as a noun to refer to the body of law that deals with crimes and punishments.
刑法是维护社会秩序的重要法律。
Criminal law is an important law for maintaining social order.
In this case, '刑法' again functions as a noun, specifying the subject matter of the discussion.
他们正在讨论刑法的修订内容。
They are discussing the content of the amendments to the criminal law.
Here, '刑法' denotes the academic or theoretical subject being studied.