从政

從政

cóngzhèng

verb #24,298

Meanings

1 to enter politics
2 to be engaged in politics
3 to pursue a political career

Characters

to follow, to engage in

politics, government

Examples

他大学毕业后选择从政。

Tā dà xué bì yè hòu xuǎn zé cóng zhèng.

He chose to enter politics after graduating from university.

从政需要有为民服务的精神。

Cóng zhèng xū yào yǒu wèi mín fú wù de jīng shén.

Entering politics requires the spirit of serving the people.

他从政多年，积累了丰富的经验。

Tā cóng zhèng duō nián, jī lěi le fēng fù de jīng yàn.

He has accumulated rich experience after many years in politics.

Tips

usage

从政 specifically refers to working as a government official or politician, not just being interested in politics. Compare with 参政 (cānzhèng), which means to participate in government or political affairs.

Stroke Order

从 cóng

政 zhèng