govern in Chinese
govern in Chinese is 治理 — govern means to run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
govern in Chinese
治理
Pronounced: zhì lǐ
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
What does "govern" mean?
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verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
"The coalition has governed the country for eight years."
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verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
"Supply and demand govern prices in a free market."
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verb To keep one's own behavior or emotions under control.
"He struggled to govern his temper during the argument."
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govern in a sentence
- The coalition has governed the country for eight years.
- Voters will choose which party governs the region for the next term.
- Supply and demand govern prices in a free market.
- Strict rules govern how the chemicals must be stored in the lab.
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What is "govern" in Chinese?
"govern" in Chinese is 治理. govern means: To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
How do you pronounce 治理?
"govern" in Chinese is 治理, pronounced "zhì lǐ".
How do you use "govern" in a sentence?
Example: "The coalition has governed the country for eight years." In Chinese, "govern" is 治理.
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