专制

專制

zhuānzhì

adjective HSK 7 #18,683

Meanings

1 autocratic
2 despotic
3 dictatorship

Characters

exclusive; monopolizing

system; to control

Examples

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.

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.

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