专制 (zhuān zhì) — (adjective) autocratic, dictatorial; (verb) to rule autocratically, to exercise dictatorial control
Definition
Used for governments, rulers, or management styles that concentrate all power in one person or group, with no tolerance for opposition. Carries a strong negative judgement — stricter than 独裁, which fits personal rule or a regime more broadly.
adjective
autocraticdictatorial
verb
to rule autocraticallyto exercise dictatorial control
Examples
- 专制。Hěn duō lì shǐ shū dōu pī píng gǔ dài zhuān zhì zhì dù.Many history books criticize ancient autocratic systems.
- 专制，。Zhè ge gōng sī de guǎn lǐ fāng shì tài zhuān zhì le, yuán gōng méi yǒu fā yán quán.This company's management style is too autocratic; employees have no say.
- 专制，。Tā zhuān zhì guó jiā jǐ shí nián, zuì zhōng bèi rén mín tuī fān.He ruled the country autocratically for decades and was eventually overthrown by the people.
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