统 (tǒng) - To unite, to govern, to command & a system, a series

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tǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

统 · tǒng

To unite, to govern, to command;

a system, a series;

overall, total.

To unite, to govern, to commanda system, a seriesoverall, total.

Usage highlights

UnificationSystemCommanderOverall planningTraditionStatistics

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 分— to divide, to separate
  • 散— scattered, dispersed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The country is unified (统一).
  • This is a systematic approach (系统的方法).
  • He is the commander-in-chief (统帅).
  • We need an overall plan (统筹规划).

Collocations

  • Unification(统一)
  • System(系统)
  • Commander-in-chief(统帅)
  • Overall planning(统筹)
  • Tradition(传统)
  • Statistics(统计)

Idioms

  • Carry on the past and open up the future(承前启后, 继往开来)
  • Traditional virtue(传统美德)
  • Unified command(统一指挥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese political philosophy, '统' represents central authority and the legitimacy of governance.
  • The concept of '统一' (unification) has been a central theme throughout Chinese history.
  • In Confucian thought, proper governance ('统') was essential for social harmony.

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