保障基本权利

You will usually see this as a verb-object structure. The verb 保障 (to guarantee) acts on the object 基本权利 (basic rights). You can use it in a sentence like: "The law must 保障基本权利." It sounds very authoritative. It is great for essays or serious debates. You can also use it to sound slightly dramatic with friends.

Use this when you are talking about big-picture stuff. Are you discussing a new company policy? Use it. Are you talking about social justice? Definitely use it. It fits perfectly in news reports or legal documents. If you are in a meeting about employee welfare, this phrase makes you sound like a pro. It shows you care about the core of the issue.

Do not use this for trivial things. If your friend takes your last dumpling, do not say they failed to 保障基本权利. It is way too formal for that. It would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Avoid it in very casual, slang-heavy conversations unless you are being ironic. If you use it while playing video games, your friends might think you are weird. Keep it for when things actually matter.

In modern China, this phrase is a pillar of the legal system. It is often linked to the concept of 依法治国 (ruling the country by law). Over the last few decades, the focus on individual rights has grown. You will see this phrase in the Constitution and public service ads. It represents a shift towards a more structured, legalistic society. It is a sign of the times.

You might hear 维护合法权益 (defend legal rights and interests). Another one is 人权保障 (human rights protection). If you want to be more specific, you can say 保障生存权 (protect the right to exist). These are all cousins of our main phrase. They all carry that same weight of importance and legal backing.