体制 (tǐzhì)

体制 refers to the overarching institutional structure or organizational system, especially in the context of government, political, or large-scale social organization, often implying the fundamental framework within which institutions operate.

Meanings

[noun] system, institutional structure (especially political or administrative)
[noun] system of organization or governance at a macro level

Example Sentences

改革开放以来，中国的经济体制发生了根本性变化。 Gǎigé kāifàng yǐlái, Zhōngguó de jīngjì tǐzhì fāshēng le gēnběn xìng biànhuà. Since reform and opening up, China's economic system has undergone fundamental changes.

这次改革旨在建立与市场经济相适应的管理体制。 Zhè cì gǎigé zhǐ zài jiànlì yǔ shìchǎng jīngjì xiāng shìyìng de guǎnlǐ tǐzhì. This reform aims to establish a management system compatible with the market economy.

政治体制改革是一项复杂而长期的历史任务。 Zhèngzhì tǐzhì gǎigé shì yī xiàng fùzá ér cháng qī de lìshǐ rènwù. Political system reform is a complex and long-term historical task.

在现行体制下，国有企业享有一定的政策优势。 Zài xiànxíng tǐzhì xià, guóyǒu qǐyè xiǎngyǒu yīdìng de zhèngcè yōushì. Under the current system, state-owned enterprises enjoy certain policy advantages.

体制改革需要顶层设计，不能各自为政。 Tǐzhì gǎigé xūyào dǐngcéng shèjì, bùnéng gèzì wéi zhèng. Systemic reform requires top-level design and cannot be carried out independently by different agencies.

她选择离开体制内工作，去创业闯荡。 Tā xuǎnzé líkāi tǐzhì nèi gōngzuò, qù chuàngyè chuǎngdàng. She chose to leave the institutional system and venture into entrepreneurship.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
经济体制	economic system
政治体制	political system
体制改革	systemic/institutional reform
体制内/外	within/outside the system
现行体制	current system
管理体制	management system

Usage Notes

体制 refers to the overarching institutional system, typically at the level of the state, economy, or large organizations. A key cultural distinction in modern Chinese is 体制内 (within the system -- referring to government/state employment) versus 体制外 (outside the system -- private sector). This insider/outsider distinction is culturally significant for career discussions in China.

体制 differs from 制度 in that 制度 refers to specific rules and regulations, while 体制 refers to the broader structural system those rules operate within.

Memory Hook

体 means body/whole and 制 means to control/regulate -- 体制 is the whole controlling body, the entire institutional structure that governs how things operate at the highest level.