Chinese word

政治

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhèng zhì

Meaning

  • nounpolitics

Example

他对政治很感兴趣。tā duì zhèng zhì hén gǎn xìng qù

He is very interested in politics.

Illustration for 政治 (politics)

More examples

我们在课堂上讨论了政治观点。wǒ men zài kè táng shàng tǎo lùn le zhèng zhì guān diǎn

We discussed political viewpoints in class.

Core concept

The way a society organizes and uses public power to make shared decisions.

Common phrases

  • 对政治感兴趣duì zhèng zhì gǎn xìng qù

    be interested in politics

  • 政治观点zhèng zhì guān diǎn

    political viewpoint

  • 讨论政治tǎo lùn zhèng zhì

    discuss politics

Similar words

政府zhèng fǔ: The body that manages a country or local area and provides public services.
政策zhèng cè: A planned course of action for addressing problems in society.
法律fǎ lǜ: A formal rule made to keep society orderly.
民主mín zhǔ: A way of governing that gives importance to public participation and majority opinion.

Definition in Chinese

国家与社会中关于公共权力的行使、制度与事务的总称。guó jiā yǔ shè huì zhōng guān yú gōng gòng quán lì de xíng shǐ zhì dù yǔ shì wù de zǒng chēng

Word origin

政治 (zhèngzhì, "politics") combines 政 (zhèng, "government") and 治 (zhì, "to govern"), linking public affairs with the work of governing.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect politics mainly with elections or party conflict, but this Chinese noun also serves as a neutral topic for news, study, and public affairs.

Related words

  • 政治学zhèng zhì xuépolitical sciencenoun
  • 政治家zhèng zhì jiāpoliticiannoun

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