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民主

mínzhǔ

Description

民主是一种政治制度,人民可以投票选出自己的领导人。

Democracy is a political system where people can vote to elect their leaders.

这个词常常和自由、平等一起使用。

This word is often used together with freedom and equality.

Meanings

民主mínzhǔ

democracy; a system where people vote

很多国家都实行民主。

Many countries practice democracy.

民主mínzhǔ

democratic; allowing people to decide together

我们的班长是民主选出来的。

Our class monitor was democratically elected.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    民 (people) + 主 (master/rule), literally "people rule".

  • Nuance

    used both as a noun (the system) and adjective (democratic style).

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