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The character 政 is a phono-semantic compound where the left component 正 contributes both the pronunciation and the core meaning of "correctness" or "uprightness". The right radical 攵 depicts a hand holding a tool or implement, symbolizing action or enforcement. Together, this combination originally conveyed the idea of enforcing correctness, establishing order, or administering discipline. From this foundational concept of governance through enforcement, the character’s meaning evolved into its primary modern senses: politics, government, or public administration. It remains a central element in terms related to state policy, administration, and systems of governance.
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政府很重要。
政治课很有趣。
他从事行政工作。
政策需要调整。
政党之间合作。
政府官员出席了会议。
政治体制改革复杂。
行政效率直接影响经济发展。