Definition
政治 (zhèngzhì) is the broad noun for 'politics' as a field or system of governance. It contrasts with 政策 (zhèngcè, 'policy'), which refers to specific plans or courses of action adopted by a government or organization. 政治 is the overarching concept; 政策 is a concrete instance within it.
noun
politicspolitical (as a modifier)
Easily confused
- 整治zhěng zhìlook-aliketo bring under control, to regulate (a problem, river, traffic, etc.)
- 争执zhēng zhísound-aliketo argue; to dispute; to wrangle
- 正直zhèng zhísound-alikehonest, upright, upstanding
Examples
- 政治。Tā zhèngzài xuéxí zhèng zhì jīngjì.He is studying political economics.
- 政治。Wǒmen tǎolùn le jīntiān de zhèng zhì wèntí.We discussed today's political issues.
- 政治。Tā duì zhèng zhì hěn liǎojiě.He knows a lot about politics.
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