执政 (zhí zhèng) — to hold power, to govern (used of political parties or leaders in office)
Definition
Refers specifically to a party or leader being in office and exercising political power, distinct from the broader, everyday idea of 统治. Often used in formal or political contexts.
verb
to hold powerto govern (used of political parties or leaders in office)
Examples
- 执政。Zhè ge dǎng yǐ jīng zhí zhèng duō nián le.This party has been in power for many years.
- ，。Tā céng jīng zhí guò zhèng, kǒu bēi hěn hǎo.He once held power, and had a good reputation.
- ，。Tā men cái zhí le wǔ nián zhèng, jiù fā shēng le hěn duō biàn huà.They had only been in power for five years when many changes occurred.
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