Definition
政客 is a derogatory term for a politician, implying self-interest, manipulation, or lack of integrity. It contrasts with the neutral or positive term 政治家 (statesman). Use 政客 when you want to criticize or express disdain for a political figure.
n.
(derogatory) politician
Examples
- 政客，。Zhèxiē zhèng kè zhǐ zhīdào zhēngquán duólì, bù kǎolǜ rénmín.These politicians only care about power struggles, not the people.
- 政客，。Tā búguò shì yí ge jiǎohuá de zhèng kè, bù zhídé xìnrèn.He is nothing but a cunning politician, not worthy of trust.
- 政客。Xuǎnmín duì nà bāng zhèng kè gǎndào fēicháng shīwàng.Voters are very disappointed with that bunch of politicians.
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