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政 is a phonosemantic compound: 攵, depicting a hand holding a stick or tool, contributes the meaning of enforcing order or governing, while 正 provides the sound. In its earliest uses, it referred to the imposition of discipline, the establishment of order, or the administration of punishment, actions tied to ruling and correcting. Over time, this concept of strict enforcement evolved to cover politics, government, and public administration. It now appears prominently in terms for state policy, administrative systems, and the governance of large populations.
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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。
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