Definition
官僚主义 refers to a bureaucratic style or system marked by excessive procedures, rigid rules, and inefficiency. In Chinese political discourse, it is often criticized as a negative phenomenon and contrasted with pragmatism and efficiency.
n.
bureaucratismofficialismred tape (as a systemic issue)
Examples
- 官僚主义，。Wǒmen fǎnduì guān liáo zhǔ yì, tíchàng gāoxiào de gōngzuò fāngshì.We oppose bureaucratism and advocate for efficient working methods.
- 官僚主义。Zhège bùmén de guān liáo zhǔ yì wèntí hěn yánzhòng.The bureaucracy problem in this department is very serious.
- 官僚主义。Gǎigé bìxū kèfú guān liáo zhǔ yì de bìduān.Reform must overcome the shortcomings of bureaucratism.
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