The story of 違

violate, against

違 is composed of the BuShou of 辵 (walk) and 韋 (soft leather). 韋 depicts two feet walking around an enclosure, which has the meaning of guard or defence, and derives the meaning of violating or going against.

Vocabulary of 違

  • 違法 (illegal)
  • 違抗 (disobey)
  • 違憲 (unconstitutional)

Classification

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