民主的 (mínzhǔ de) — democratic

民主的 (mínzhǔ de)

民主的 is the adjective form of 民主, describing something characterized by democratic principles such as equal participation, free elections, and protection of rights. It modifies nouns directly in Chinese.

Meanings

1. [adj] democratic; of or relating to democracy; characterized by equal participation

Example Sentences

民主的选举制度是现代政治的基础。 Mínzhǔ de xuǎnjǔ zhìdù shì xiàndài zhèngzhì de jīchǔ. A democratic electoral system is the foundation of modern politics.

这家公司采取了民主的管理方式，鼓励员工发表意见。 Zhè jiā gōngsī cǎiqǔle mínzhǔ de guǎnlǐ fāngshì, gǔlì yuángōng fābiǎo yìjiàn. This company adopts a democratic management style, encouraging employees to voice their opinions.

教授以民主的方式引导课堂讨论，每位同学都能参与。 Jiàoshòu yǐ mínzhǔ de fāngshì yǐndǎo kètáng tǎolùn, měi wèi tóngxué dōu néng cānyù. The professor led classroom discussions in a democratic way, allowing every student to participate.

民主的社会制度需要法律的保障。 Mínzhǔ de shèhuì zhìdù xūyào fǎlǜ de bǎozhàng. A democratic social system requires legal protections.

他们希望通过和平途径建立一个民主的国家。 Tāmen xīwàng tōngguò hépíng tújìng jiànlì yī gè mínzhǔ de guójiā. They hope to establish a democratic country through peaceful means.

民主的决策过程虽然耗时，但往往更具代表性。 Mínzhǔ de juécè guòchéng suīrán hào shí, dàn wǎngwǎng gèng jù dàibiǎoxìng. Although a democratic decision-making process takes time, it is often more representative.

Collocations

Usage Notes

民主的 functions as an attributive adjective placed before nouns. The 的 particle links the adjective to the noun it modifies. When 民主 stands alone as a predicate (e.g., 这个过程很民主), the 的 is dropped.

In Chinese organizational contexts, 民主 often describes a participatory or consultative style rather than a strictly political concept, such as 民主管理 (democratic management) in schools or workplaces.

Memory Hook

民 is "the people" and 主 is "in charge" -- 民主的 describes something where the people are in charge, i.e., democratic.