从政

從政
cóngzhèng
verb #24,298

Meanings

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

Examples

Tā dàxué bìyè hòu xuǎnzé cóngzhèng.
He chose to enter politics after graduating from university.
Cóngzhèng xūyào yǒu wèi mín fúwù de jīngshén.
Entering politics requires the spirit of serving the people.
Tā cóngzhèng duōnián, jīlěi le fēngfù de jīngyàn.
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, which means to participate in government or political affairs.

Stroke Order

cóng
zhèng