制度

制度 zhìdù

System (institution)

What 制度 means

  1. System (institution)

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Character by character

制度 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

制
zhì
Make (manufacture - work out - control - restrict - system)
度
dù
Capacity (degree - time)

How to write 制度

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制度 in a sentence

公司有严格的制度。
Gōngsī yǒu yángé de zhìdù.
The company has strict rules.
这个制度需要改革。
Zhège zhìdù xūyào gǎigé.
This system needs reform.

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What does 制度 mean in English?

制度 is pronounced zhìdù and means System (institution).

How do you pronounce 制度?

制度 is zhìdù in pinyin — written zhidu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 制度?

制度 is written with 2 characters: 制 (zhì) Make (manufacture - work out - control - restrict - system), 度 (dù) Capacity (degree - time). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 制度 an HSK word?

Yes — 制度 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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