democracy; democratic
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
democracy; the right of the people to participate in state affairs or to freely express opinions on them
formalA core political and social concept, encompassing systems like elections, free speech, and popular sovereignty.
Zhè这
ge个
guó国
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
zǒu走
xiàng向
mín民
zhǔ主
。
This country is moving towards democracy.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
mín民
zhǔ主
bǎo保
zhàng障
le了
gōng公
mín民
de的
quán权
lì利
。
A genuine democracy safeguards the rights of its citizens.
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Yán言
lùn论
zì自
yóu由
shì是
mín民
zhǔ主
de的
jī基
shí石
。
Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of democracy.
Zhè这
cì次
xuǎn选
jǔ举
shì是
mín民
zhǔ主
shí实
jiàn践
。
This election is an exercise in democracy.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
fā发
yáng扬
mín民
zhǔ主
。
We need to promote democracy.
adjective
democratic; in accordance with democratic principles
neutralDescribes a system, style, method, or atmosphere that involves collective participation and decision-making.
Tā他
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
zuò作
fēng风
hěn很
mín民
zhǔ主
。
His leadership style is very democratic.
Wǒ我
men们
tōng通
guò过
mín民
zhǔ主
xuǎn选
jǔ举
xuǎn选
chū出
le了
bān班
zhǎng长
。
We elected the class monitor through a democratic election.
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Gōng公
sī司
gǔ鼓
lì励
mín民
zhǔ主
jué决
cè策
。
The company encourages democratic decision-making.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
ge个
mín民
zhǔ主
de的
jiā家
tíng庭
，
dà大
shì事
xiǎo小
shì事
dōu都
shāng商
liang量
。
This is a democratic family where everything is discussed.
Mín民
zhǔ主
bàn办
chǎng厂
diào调
dòng动
le了
gōng工
rén人
de的
jī积
jí极
xìng性
。
Running the factory democratically mobilized the workers' initiative.