官僚主义 (guān liáo zhǔ yì) — bureaucratism; officialism; red tape (as a systemic issue)
Definition
A noun for 'bureaucratism' — the systemic problem of excessive procedures, red tape, and officials prioritizing rules over results. It describes the whole culture, not a single official.
noun
bureaucratismofficialismred tape (as a systemic issue)
Examples
- 官僚主义，。Wǒ men fǎn duì guān liáo zhǔ yì, tí chàng gāo xiào de gōng zuò fāng shì.We oppose bureaucratism and advocate for efficient working methods.
- 官僚主义。Zhè ge bù mén de guān liáo zhǔ yì wèn tí hěn yán zhòng.The bureaucracy problem in this department is very serious.
- 官僚主义。Gǎi gé bì xū kè fú guān liáo zhǔ yì de bì duān.Reform must overcome the shortcomings of bureaucratism.
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