Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
民主
mínzhǔ
Description
民主是一种制度，人民可以选择自己的领导人。
Democracy is a system where people can choose their own leaders.
我们常常说自由和民主。
We often talk about freedom and democracy.
Meanings
民主mínzhǔ
democracy; democratic system
很多国家实行民主。
Many countries practice democracy.
民主mínzhǔ
democratic (in manner or attitude)
这位老师很民主，愿意听学生的意见。
This teacher is very democratic and willing to listen to students' opinions.
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Notes
- Etymology
民 (people) + 主 (rule/master), literally 'the people rule'.
- Nuance
can describe both a political system and an open, fair personal attitude.
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