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政治 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
政治zhèngzhìpoliticsHSK 5, n, 17 strokes, rank #1935, Hard
政治zhèngzhìpoliticalHSK 5, n, 17 strokes, rank #1935, Hard
zhèngzhì(zheng4zhi4)zheng zhi T4
  1. 1politics
  2. 2political
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March 24, 2026

政治zhèngzhì(zheng4zhi4)

政治 (zhèng zhì) refers to the activities associated with governance, decision-making, and power dynamics within a society or organization. It encompasses political systems, institutions, and ideologies, and is often discussed in contexts such as government, elections, and public policy.

Strokes17Frequency#1935DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 政治 is deeply intertwined with the idea of the Communist Party's leadership and the governance style, which is distinct from multi-party systems found in many Western countries. Political discussions can be sensitive and are often influenced by historical events.

Memory Tip

Think of 政 (zhèng) as a 'government' or 'policy' and 治 (zhì) as 'to govern' or 'to manage.' Visualize a ruler, holding a gavel, making decisions that affect the people—this image links the components to the overall idea of politics.

Meanings of 政治

zhèngzhì(zheng4zhi4)
1politics
2political
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政治Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1935Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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政治 (politics) vs 政权 (political power) — use 政治 when discussing the broader field of political activities, while 政权 refers specifically to the authority and power held by a governing body.

Usage Notes

When discussing political topics, ensure you use the correct tone and context; both characters are pronounced with the fourth tone. Be cautious with collocations; for instance, you often see 政治系统 (political system) or 政治权力 (political power).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 政治 connects with vocabulary related to governance and societal issues. Students should focus on understanding its usage in different contexts, such as news reports or academic discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 政治 with 经济 (economics) due to their similar contexts. Remember, 政治 specifically refers to political matters, while 经济 pertains to economic topics. Additionally, ensure you use the correct tones when pronouncing both characters.

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Component Characters

政zhèngpolitical
HSK 49 strokes攵
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治zhìto rule
HSK 58 strokes氵
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How to say politics in Chinese

“politics” in Chinese is政治zhèngzhì

政治 (zhèng zhì) refers to the activities associated with governance, decision-making, and power dynamics within a society or organization. It encompasses political systems, institutions, and ideologies, and is often discussed in contexts such as government, elections, and public policy.

When to use 政治

When discussing political topics, ensure you use the correct tone and context; both characters are pronounced with the fourth tone. Be cautious with collocations; for instance, you often see 政治系统 (political system) or 政治权力 (political power).

政治 or something close to it

政治 (politics) vs 政权 (political power) — use 政治 when discussing the broader field of political activities, while 政权 refers specifically to the authority and power held by a governing body.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 政治 with 经济 (economics) due to their similar contexts. Remember, 政治 specifically refers to political matters, while 经济 pertains to economic topics. Additionally, ensure you use the correct tones when pronouncing both characters.

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Grammar Patterns of 政治

政治 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我讨厌被看作____机器。

I get sick of being thought of as a political automaton.

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我讨厌被看作政治机器。

wǒ tǎo yàn bèi kàn zuò zhèng zhì jī qì。

I get sick of being thought of as a political automaton.
2
他们强烈感受到他们的宗教信仰与政治体制不相称。

tā mén qiáng liè gǎn shòu dào tā mén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng yǔ zhèng zhì tǐ zhì bù xiāng chēng。

They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
3
从政治角度来说，你认为这些举措有效吗？

cóng zhèng zhì jiǎo dù lái shuō， ， nǐ rèn wéi zhè xiē jǔ cuò yǒu xiào？

Politically speaking, do you think that these moves have been effective?
4
戈德温变成政治激进主义者主要是受他的影响。

gē dé wēn biàn chéng zhèng zhì jī jìn zhǔ yì zhě zhǔ yào shì shòu tā de yǐng xiǎng。

He was a major influence in converting Godwin to political radicalism.
5
她几乎是一手改变了英国政治的面貌。

tā jī hū shì yī shǒu gǎi biàn le yīng guó zhèng zhì de miàn mào。

She changed the face of British politics almost single-handed.
6
这次会议具备了作为高度戏剧性的政治事件的一切要素。

zhè cì huì yì jù bèi le zuò wéi gāo dù xì jù xìng de zhèng zhì shì jiàn de yī qiē yào sù。

The meeting had all the ingredients of high political drama.
7
一些分析家认为，他的这一政治举措很高明。

yī xiē fēn xī jiā rèn wéi， ， tā de zhè yī zhèng zhì jǔ cuò hěn gāo。

Some analysts believe he has made a canny political manoeuvre.
8
无论从经济上还是政治上来看，这件事来得都太不是时候了。

wú lùn cóng jīng jì shàng huán shì zhèng zhì shàng lái kàn， ， zhè jiàn shì lái dé dū tài bù shì shí hòu。

Economically and politically, this affair couldn't come at a worse time.
9
这是一段政治稳定和进步的时期。

zhè shì yī duàn zhèng zhì wěn dìng hé jìn bù de shí qī。

It was a time of political stability and progress.
10
总统一职似乎正在沦为政治上的摆设。

zǒng tǒng yī zhí sì hū zhèng zài lún wéi zhèng zhì shàng de bǎi shè。

The presidency is beginning to appear a political irrelevance.

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Cultural Notes for 政治

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While politics in China often emphasizes collective goals and state interests, Western politics tend to focus more on individual rights and freedoms.

Frequently Asked Questions about 政治

You can say: '政治在社会中起着重要的作用。' (Politics plays an important role in society.)

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