统治 (tǒng zhì): to rule (a country); to govern; rule; regime

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HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to rule (a country); to govern; rule; regime
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to rule (a country)
to govern
rule
regime

Chinese explanation

指一个国家或地区的政权对人民和领土进行管理和控制，拥有最高权力，决定法律、政策和重大事务
也指某一势力或集团对某个区域、领域实行支配性管理，使他人服从。

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HSK 5

to rule

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After Qin Shi Huang unified the six states, he established the first centralized feudal dynasty in Chinese history and began to rule the entire Central Plains region.

In the UK, the monarch's ruling power is limited by Parliament, and actual power is in the hands of the prime minister and the cabinet.

During the colonial period, European powers ruled Africa for hundreds of years, bringing deep suffering to the local people.

In a democratic country, the people decide through elections which political party will rule the country.

After the company's founder passed away, his son took over the company, but lacking experience, his ruling style was too tough, causing many employees to resign.

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