rén
zhèng

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political
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Meaning of 仁政

仁政 means benevolent government; humane policy; kind governance. Pronounced rén zhèng.

  • benevolent government; humane policy; kind governance

Definitions & Examples

Mèng
zhǔ
zhāng
tǒng
zhì
zhě
yīng
shī
xíng
rén
zhèng
 
ài
bǎi
xìng
 

Mencius advocated that rulers should practice benevolent governance and care for the people.

dài
xián
míng
de
jūn
zhǔ
cháng
rén
zhèng
zhì
guó
 
yíng
de
mín
xīn
 

Wise monarchs in ancient times often governed with humane policies to win the hearts of the people.

bào
zhèng
xiāng
fǎn
 
rén
zhèng
qiáng
diào
jiǎn
qīng
shuì
yáo
 

Contrary to tyranny, benevolent governance emphasizes reducing taxes and corvée labor.