统治 (tǒng zhì) — to rule, to govern
Definition
统治 focuses on wielding political power over a country or people, often with a sense of duration or established control. Narrower than 治理 ('to manage/administer'), which is broader and applies to institutions, environments, or problems.
verb
to ruleto govern
Examples
- 统治。Tā tǒng zhì zhè ge guó jiā yǐ jīng shí nián le.He has ruled this country for ten years.
- 统治。Zhè ge wáng cháo tǒng zhì le sān bǎi duō nián.This dynasty ruled for over three hundred years.
- 统治？Shuí néng tǒng zhì hǎo zhè ge guó jiā?Who can rule this country well?
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