HanTrace

统治

tǒngzhì

Meaning

  • to rule (a country)
  • to govern
  • rule
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  • regime

Example

自古至今,容忍的总是老百姓,被容忍的总是统治者。

Since ancient times, it has always been the commoners who tolerate their ruler.

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Not to be confused with: 同志 (tóngzhì, comrade) · 通知 (tōngzhī, to notify)