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独裁
dúcái
Description
独裁是指一个人或一个党掌握所有权力，别人不能反对。
独裁 means that one person or one party holds all the power, and others cannot oppose it.
这个词常用来说不好的政治情况。
This word is often used to describe bad political situations.
Meanings
独裁dúcái
dictatorship; autocracy; absolute rule by one
人民不喜欢独裁。
The people dislike dictatorship.
独裁dúcái
to rule with absolute power
他一个人独裁，谁也管不了。
He rules alone with absolute power; no one can control him.
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Notes
- Etymology
独 (alone) + 裁 (to decide/judge), i.e. deciding everything alone.
- Nuance
strongly negative; contrasts with 民主 (democracy).
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