政治 (zhèngzhì) — politics, political

政治 (zhèngzhì)

The realm of government, governance, and public affairs -- a word that appears constantly in news, history, and social science contexts.

Meanings

1. [noun] politics, political affairs
2. [adjective] political (when modifying a noun)

Example Sentences

他从小就对政治感兴趣，立志成为一名政治家。 Tā cóngxiǎo jiù duì zhèngzhì gǎn xìngqù, lìzhì chéngwéi yī míng zhèngzhìjiā. He has been interested in politics since childhood and aspires to become a politician.

这次选举结果将对地区政治格局产生深远影响。 Zhè cì xuǎnjǔ jiéguǒ jiāng duì dìqū zhèngzhì géjú chǎnshēng shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng. The outcome of this election will have a far-reaching impact on the regional political landscape.

经济发展与政治稳定密不可分。 Jīngjì fāzhǎn yǔ zhèngzhì wěndìng mì bù kě fēn. Economic development and political stability are inseparable.

他因政治原因被迫离开了自己的国家。 Tā yīn zhèngzhì yuányīn bèipò líkāile zìjǐ de guójiā. He was forced to leave his country for political reasons.

学生们在课堂上讨论了国际政治中的权力平衡问题。 Xuéshēngmen zài kètáng shàng tǎolùnle guójì zhèngzhì zhōng de quánlì pínghéng wèntí. Students discussed the balance of power in international politics in class.

媒体在政治透明度方面发挥着重要作用。 Méitǐ zài zhèngzhì tòumíngdù fāngmiàn fāhuīzhe zhòngyào zuòyòng. The media plays an important role in political transparency.

Collocations

Usage Notes

政治 is a formal word that spans academic, journalistic, and everyday conversational use. It functions as both a noun and an attributive adjective -- 政治问题 (political issue), 政治体制 (political system).

In China, discussions of 政治 are often handled carefully in public discourse. For B2 learners, mastering 政治 and its common collocations is essential for reading Chinese newspapers and understanding social commentary.

Memory Hook

政 contains 攴 (a hand holding a stick -- governing by force) over 正 (correct/righteous). 治 means to govern or manage. Together they form "governing correctly" -- the ideal of politics.