机制 (jīzhì) — mechanism; system
HSK 4 | noun | a mechanism or organized system for how something works
机制 (jīzhì)
机制 refers to a mechanism or system, describing how something is organized or how it operates internally.
Meanings
- [noun] mechanism; system; the structured way in which something functions or is organized
Example Sentences
公司需要建立有效的管理机制。 Gōngsī xūyào jiànlì yǒuxiào de guǎnlǐ jīzhì. The company needs to establish an effective management mechanism.
市场机制决定了商品的价格。 Shìchǎng jīzhì juédìng le shāngpǐn de jiàgé. The market mechanism determines the price of goods.
我们要完善监督机制。 Wǒmen yào wánshàn jiāndū jīzhì. We need to improve the supervision mechanism.
这种激励机制能提高员工积极性。 Zhè zhǒng jīlì jīzhì néng tígāo yuángōng jījíxìng. This incentive mechanism can improve employee motivation.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 管理机制 | management mechanism |
| 市场机制 | market mechanism |
| 激励机制 | incentive mechanism |
| 运行机制 | operating mechanism |
Usage Notes
机制 is a formal term common in economics, management, and policy discussions. It describes an underlying system or set of processes, rather than just a single rule. At B1 level it frequently appears in texts about organizations and society.
Memory Hook
机 means "machine" and 制 means "system/control": a mechanism is the machine-like system that controls how something works.