No. 589 in Chinese
制
"制" means "to make," "to manufacture," "to control," or "system."
In a sentence
这家公司专门制造电子产品。
This company specializes in manufacturing electronic products.
制造: Here, 制 means 'to make' or 'to produce', specifically referring to the manufacturing process.
政府正在制定新的教育政策。
The government is formulating new education policies.
制定: In this context, 制 means 'to formulate' or 'to draft', referring to policy-making or planning.
这个国家实行民主制度。
This country implements a democratic system.
制度: Here, 制 is part of the word '制度', meaning 'system' or 'institution', indicating structured organization or governance.
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