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统治 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
统治tǒngzhìto rule (a country)HSK 7, v, rank #3943, Hard
统治tǒngzhìto governHSK 7, v, rank #3943, Hard
统治tǒngzhìruleHSK 7, v, rank #3943, Hard
统治tǒngzhìregimeHSK 7, v, rank #3943, Hard
tǒngzhì(tong3zhi4) T3
  1. 1to rule (a country)
  2. 2to govern
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March 24, 2026
统治(統治)tǒngzhì(tong3zhi4)

统治 (tǒngzhì) means to rule or govern, typically in the context of a country or political regime. It implies authoritative control and management, often associated with leadership over a state or territory. The term is commonly used in political discussions, historical contexts, and analyses of governance structures.

Frequency#3943DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 统治 is strongly tied to Chinese history, particularly with the dynastic rule where emperors exerted absolute power over their territories. Understanding this term can provide insights into historical governance structures and the significance of authority in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 统治 as a 'ton' of power (统) that 'reaches' (治) over people. Picture a massive ruler sitting on a throne, overseeing their kingdom, with a crown representing their authority. The tonal pronunciation helps you remember: 'tǒng' (3rd tone) sounds like 'ton', and 'zhì' (4th tone) like 'reach'.

Meanings of 统治

tǒngzhì(tong3zhi4)
1to rule (a country)
2to govern
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About 统治

统治Simplified
統治Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3943Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 统治

Quick Contrast

统治 (tǒngzhì) vs 管理 (guǎnlǐ) — use 统治 for authoritative governance over a state, while 管理 is for managing or administering resources or organizations.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 统治 as a 'ton' of power (统) that 'reaches' (治) over people. Picture a massive ruler sitting on a throne, overseeing their kingdom, with a crown representing their authority. The tonal pronunciation helps you remember: 'tǒng' (3rd tone) sounds like 'ton', and 'zhì' (4th tone) like 'reach'.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 统治 with 管理 (guǎnlǐ), which means to manage or administer, as 统治 implies a higher level of authority. This term is more formal and should be used in political discourse rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 统治国家 (tǒngzhì guójiā - to rule a country) and 统治阶级 (tǒngzhì jiējí - ruling class).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 统治 connects well with other political terms like 政府 (zhèngfǔ - government) and 统合 (tǒnghé - integration). Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and practice sentences that describe governance or authority in different scenarios.

Cultural Note

The concept of 统治 is strongly tied to Chinese history, particularly with the dynastic rule where emperors exerted absolute power over their territories. Understanding this term can provide insights into historical governance structures and the significance of authority in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 统治 in informal contexts or when referring to management rather than governance. For example, saying '我统治这个项目' (I rule this project) is incorrect; instead, use '我管理这个项目' (I manage this project).

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Component Characters

统tǒngto gather
HSK 49 strokes纟
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治zhìto rule
HSK 58 strokes氵
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Grammar Patterns of 统治

统治 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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最高____权仍然掌握在最高人民会议手中。

Sovereign power will continue to lie with the Supreme People's Assembly.

Example Sentences for 统治 (10)

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最高统治权仍然掌握在最高人民会议手中。

zuì gāo tǒng zhì quán réng rán zhǎng wò zài zuì gāo rén mín huì yì shǒu zhōng。

Sovereign power will continue to lie with the Supreme People's Assembly.
2
他们被罗马人统治了5个世纪。

tā mén bèi luó mǎ rén tǒng zhì le5 5 gè shì。

They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
3
诺曼人建造了这座后来在克伦威尔统治时期变成废墟的城堡。

nuò màn rén jiàn zào le zhè zuò hòu lái zài kè lún wēi ěr tǒng zhì shí qī biàn chéng fèi xū de chéng bǎo。

The Normans built the castle which was reduced to ruins under Cromwell.
4
桑给巴尔岛的居民于1964年反抗苏丹统治，随后时局便不断恶化。

sāng gěi bā ěr dǎo de jū mín yú1964 1964 nián fǎn kàng sū dān tǒng， zhì ， suí hòu shí jú biàn bù duàn。

Zanzibar's fortunes declined after the islanders revolted against the sultanate in
5
老国王死后, 他儿子统治这个王国.

lǎo guó wáng sǐ hòu, , tā ér zǐ tǒng zhì zhè gè wáng.

After the old king died, his son ruled over the kingdom.
6
考古学家判定这个堡垒建于罗马皇帝安东尼·庇护统治时期。

kǎo gǔ xué jiā pàn dìng zhè gè bǎo lěi jiàn yú luó mǎ huáng dì ān dōng ní· · bì hù tǒng zhì shí。

Archaeologists have dated the fort to the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius.
7
北美(十三个)殖民地于一七八三年摆脱了英国的统治.

běi měi( ( shí sān) gè ) zhí mín dì yú yī qī bā sān nián bǎi tuō le yīng guó de.

In 1783 the American Colonies threw off the yoke of England.
8
布尔人反抗英国统治，并于1880年12月30日宣布独立。

bù ěr rén fǎn kàng yīng guó tǒng zhì， ， bìng1880 yú12 188030 nián 12 yuè 30 rì。

The Boers rebelled against British rule, proclaiming their independence on 30 December
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剩余农产品几乎全被统治者囊括一空.

shèng yú nóng chǎn pǐn jī hū quán bèi tǒng zhì zhě náng kuò yī kōng.

The agricultural surplus was taken over almost in its entirety by the ruler.
10
忽必烈汗准备了一支庞大的舰队和陆军,来惩罚这个拒不服从的统治者.

hū bì liè hàn zhǔn bèi le yī zhī páng dà de jiàn duì hé lù jūn, , lái chéng fá zhè gè jù bù fú cóng de tǒng zhì.

Kublai khan prepared a great fleet and army with which to punish the recalcitrant ruler.

Cultural Notes for 统治

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 统治 is strongly tied to Chinese history, particularly with the dynastic rule where emperors exerted absolute power over their territories. Understanding this term can provide insights into historical governance structures and the significance of authority in Chinese culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 统治

You can say '这个国家由一个独裁者统治' (This country is ruled by a dictator).