专制

專制

zhuānzhì

adjective HSK 7-9 #18,683

Meanings

1 autocratic
2 despotic
3 dictatorship

Characters

exclusive; monopolizing

system; to control

Examples

HSK 4

专制制度限制了人民的自由。

Zhuānzhì zhìdù xiànzhì le rénmín de zìyóu.

The autocratic system restricted the people's freedom.

HSK 7-9

历史上有很多专制的统治者。

Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō zhuānzhì de tǒngzhìzhě.

There have been many autocratic rulers in history.

Tips

usage

专制 can be an adjective (autocratic) or noun (autocracy/despotism). Often used in historical and political contexts: 专制主义 (despotism), 专制统治 (autocratic rule).

Stroke Order

专 zhuān

制 zhì