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    Expressing "regime" with 政权 (zhèngquán)

    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    政权 (zhèngquán) means "regime" or "political power," referring to the governing authority of a state or the system by which a country is ruled. It is composed of 政 (politics) and 权 (power/authority). It is commonly used in political and historical discussions.

    Examples

    • 那个旧政权在革命中被推翻了。

      Nàge jiù zhèngquán zài gémìng zhōng bèi tuīfān le.

      That old regime was overthrown in the revolution.

    • 新政权成立后,国家开始了一系列改革。

      Xīn zhèngquán chénglì hòu, guójiā kāishǐ le yī xìliè gǎigé.

      After the new regime was established, the country began a series of reforms.

    • 人民希望政权能够真正为老百姓服务。

      Rénmín xīwàng zhèngquán nénggòu zhēnzhèng wèi lǎobǎixìng fúwù.

      The people hope that the government can truly serve the common people.

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