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-====== zhèngfǔ: 政府 - Government ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 政府, zhengfu, Chinese government, government in Chinese, what is zhengfu, learn Chinese politics, central government China, local government, state administration +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **政府 (zhèngfǔ)**, the Chinese word for "government." This page explores not just the direct translation but the cultural significance of the term in China, where the government is often seen as a central, guiding force for national stability and development. Learn how to use **zhèngfǔ** in practical, everyday sentences, understand its character origins, and see how it compares to the Western concept of "government." +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** zhèngfǔ +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** The governing body of a nation, state, or community; government. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** While **政府 (zhèngfǔ)** is the direct translation of "government," it often carries a stronger connotation of a central, authoritative administration responsible for order, social welfare, and economic progress. In China, it's less an abstract concept to be debated and more a tangible entity that implements policies and directs the nation. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **政 (zhèng):** This character means "politics," "governance," or "administration." Its components suggest the act of "rectifying" or "correcting" things, which forms the basis of governance. +
-  * **府 (fǔ):** This character originally meant an official residence, a government office, or an administrative headquarters. Think of it as the physical place where administrative work is done. +
-  * Together, **政府 (zhèngfǔ)** literally means the "governing administration's headquarters," creating a concrete image of the established institution that governs. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In many Western cultures, particularly in the United States, "the government" is often viewed with a degree of skepticism—a necessary entity that must be kept in check to protect individual liberties. The relationship can be adversarial, with phrases like "government overreach" being common. +
-In China, the cultural perception of **政府 (zhèngfǔ)** is quite different. Influenced by a long history of centralized rule and Confucian ideals of a well-ordered, hierarchical society, the **政府** is widely seen as the primary engine of national progress and stability. It often plays a paternalistic role, viewed as the guardian responsible for the well-being of its citizens. +
-This doesn't mean citizens don't criticize specific policies or local officials. However, the legitimacy of the central **政府** as the ultimate authority and guide for the nation is a foundational concept in modern Chinese society. The implicit social contract is one where the populace expects the **政府** to deliver security, economic growth, and improved living standards, and the **政府** expects public cooperation to achieve these national goals. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**政府 (zhèngfǔ)** is a standard and formal term used across all forms of communication. +
-  * **In the News and Official Documents:** This is where you'll see it most. It's used to refer to the government at all levels, from the national to the provincial and local. +
-    *   `中央政府 (zhōngyāng zhèngfǔ)` - Central Government +
-    *   `地方政府 (dìfāng zhèngfǔ)` - Local Government +
-  * **In Everyday Conversation:** People use **政府** to talk about new laws, public services, or infrastructure projects. The connotation can range from neutral to positive or negative depending on the speaker's opinion of the specific action being discussed. +
-    *   Neutral: "**政府**说从下个月开始，垃圾要分类。" (The government says we have to sort trash starting next month.) +
-    *   Positive: "这个新公园是**政府**建的，真漂亮！" (This new park was built by the government, it's so beautiful!) +
-    *   Negative: "我不同意**政府**的这个决定。" (I don't agree with this decision by the government.) +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 中国**政府**在北京。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhōngguó **zhèngfǔ** zài Běijīng. +
-    * English: The Chinese government is in Beijing. +
-    * Analysis: A simple, factual statement. This is a foundational sentence for learners. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * **政府**发布了一项关于环境保护的新政策。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Zhèngfǔ** fābùle yí xiàng guānyú huánjìng bǎohù de xīn zhèngcè. +
-    * English: The government issued a new policy regarding environmental protection. +
-    * Analysis: This shows **政府** as the agent that creates and announces policy (`政策`). +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 他毕业以后想去**政府**部门工作。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā bìyè yǐhòu xiǎng qù **zhèngfǔ** bùmén gōngzuò. +
-    * English: He wants to work in a government department after he graduates. +
-    * Analysis: `政府部门 (zhèngfǔ bùmén)` is a common collocation meaning "government department" or civil service. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 地方**政府**有责任改善本地的交通。 +
-    * Pinyin: Dìfāng **zhèngfǔ** yǒu zérèn gǎishàn běndì de jiāotōng. +
-    * English: The local government has a responsibility to improve local transportation. +
-    * Analysis: This example introduces `地方政府 (dìfāng zhèngfǔ)`, meaning "local government," a crucial distinction from the central government. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这项工程得到了**政府**的大力支持。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè xiàng gōngchéng dédàole **zhèngfǔ** de dàlì zhīchí. +
-    * English: This project received strong support from the government. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence has a positive connotation, showing the government as a source of support and funding. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 任何**政府**都应该听取人民的声音。 +
-    * Pinyin: Rènhé **zhèngfǔ** dōu yīnggāi tīngqǔ rénmín de shēngyīn. +
-    * English: Any government should listen to the voice of the people. +
-    * Analysis: A more philosophical statement about the ideal role of a government. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * **政府**正在采取措施控制房价。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Zhèngfǔ** zhèngzài cǎiqǔ cuòshī kòngzhì fángjià. +
-    * English: The government is taking measures to control housing prices. +
-    * Analysis: A very practical, common topic of discussion in modern China. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 两国**政府**决定加强经济合作。 +
-    * Pinyin: Liǎng guó **zhèngfǔ** juédìng jiāqiáng jīngjì hézuò. +
-    * English: The governments of the two countries decided to strengthen economic cooperation. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates the use of **政府** in an international relations context. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 你需要向**政府**申请一个营业执照。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ xūyào xiàng **zhèngfǔ** shēnqǐng yí ge yíngyè zhízhào. +
-    * English: You need to apply to the government for a business license. +
-    * Analysis: Shows the practical, bureaucratic function of the government in daily life and business. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 人民对**政府**的信任是社会稳定的基础。 +
-    * Pinyin: Rénmín duì **zhèngfǔ** de xìnrèn shì shèhuì wěndìng de jīchǔ. +
-    * English: The people's trust in the government is the foundation of social stability. +
-    * Analysis: Highlights the importance of public trust, a key concept in Chinese political thought. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **"政府" (zhèngfǔ) vs. "国家" (guójiā):** This is the most common mistake for learners. +
-    * **政府 (zhèngfǔ)** is the //administration//, the political body that governs. It can change. +
-    * **国家 (guójiā)** is the //country// or //nation// itself—the land, the people, the culture. It is permanent. +
-    * **Correct:** 我爱我的**国家**，但有时我不同意**政府**的政策。 (Wǒ ài wǒ de **guójiā**, dàn yǒushí wǒ bù tóngyì **zhèngfǔ** de zhèngcè.) - I love my **country**, but sometimes I disagree with the **government's** policies. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我爱我的**政府**。 - While grammatically correct, this sounds strange. People usually express love for their `国家 (guójiā)`, not the specific administration. +
-  * **"The Government" vs. "The Party":** In the context of China, the **政府 (zhèngfǔ)** (the state) and the **党 (dǎng)** (the Communist Party of China) are deeply intertwined, but they are not the same word. The Party provides political leadership and sets the national agenda, while the Government is the administrative body that implements it. For a beginner, the key takeaway is that while they work together, they are distinct concepts referred to with different words. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[国家]] (guójiā) - Country, nation, state. The entity that the `政府` governs. +
-  * [[政治]] (zhèngzhì) - Politics. The activities associated with the governance of a country. `政` is the first character in `政府`. +
-  * [[政策]] (zhèngcè) - Policy. A course of action adopted or proposed by a government. +
-  * [[中央]] (zhōngyāng) - Central. Used as a prefix, as in `中央政府` (Central Government). +
-  * [[地方]] (dìfāng) - Local, regional. Used as a prefix, as in `地方政府` (Local Government). +
-  * [[官员]] (guānyuán) - Government official, civil servant. A person who works in a `政府部门`. +
-  * [[部门]] (bùmén) - Department, branch. Often used in the phrase `政府部门` (government department). +
-  * [[党]] (dǎng) - The Party. In China, this almost always refers to the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the ruling political party that leads the `政府`.+