English–Chinese
“autocratic” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuān zhì
Example
他的作风很专制。tā de zuò fēng hěn zhuān zhì
His way of doing things is very autocratic.
How to say “autocratic” in Chinese
“Autocratic” in Chinese is 专制 (zhuān zhì).
One person or a small inner group sets the rules and expects obedience rather than discussion or oversight.
Example sentences with 专制
长期的专制统治让人民渴望变革。cháng qī de zhuān zhì tǒng zhì ràng rén mín kě wàng biàn gé
Long-term autocratic rule made the people yearn for change.
Tips for using 专制
- For English-speaking learners, the word is useful beyond politics because it can describe a controlling boss or parent when the complaint concerns one-sided decisions.