德政 (dé zhèng) — benevolent rule; virtuous governance

Definition

A formal, written term for 'virtuous governance' — a ruler's policies that benefit the people, typically used to discuss historical or political policy, not daily life.

noun

benevolent rulevirtuous governance

Examples

德政。
Gǔ dài xǔ duō jūn zhǔ dōu xī wàng shí xíng dé zhèng.
Many ancient monarchs hoped to implement benevolent rule.
德政。
Zhè piān lùn wén fēn xī le zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng dé zhèng de tè diǎn.
This paper analyzes the characteristics of virtuous governance in Chinese history.
德政，。
Lǎo bǎi xìng dōu pàn wàng zhe dé zhèng, guò shàng ān wěn de shēng huó.
The common people all hope for benevolent rule and a stable life.

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