政 (zhèng) - government, politics, administration & political affairs

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zhèng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

政 · zhèng

government, politics, administration;

political affairs;

to govern.

government, politics, administrationpolitical affairsto govern.

Usage highlights

governmentpoliticsadministrationpolicypolitical partypolitical affairs

Synonyms

  • 治— to govern, to manage
  • 管— to administer, to control

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos, disorder
  • 叛— rebellion, treason

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government issued a new policy (政府发布新政策).
  • He is studying political science (政治学).
  • The prime minister handles state affairs (首相处理政务).
  • The administration announced reforms (行政宣布改革).

Collocations

  • government(政府)
  • politics(政治)
  • administration(行政)
  • policy(政策)
  • political party(政党)
  • political affairs(政务)

Idioms

  • To govern with virtue(为政以德)
  • Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the nation(天下兴亡，匹夫有责 - often linked to political discourse)
  • To discuss state affairs(议论政事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 政 reflects the Confucian ideal of virtuous governance and proper administration.
  • In Chinese history, the concept of 政 is central to the Mandate of Heaven and the responsibility of rulers.
  • Modern usage encompasses both traditional governance and contemporary political systems.

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