No. 4,828 in Chinese
自治
Self-governance or autonomy.
In a sentence
在现代社会中,许多地区希望实现更高水平的自治。
In modern society, many regions seek to achieve a higher level of autonomy.
自治 is used to refer to the political or administrative autonomy of regions and is commonly found in discussions about governance and independence.
学校鼓励学生通过自治的方式来管理自己的时间。
The school encourages students to manage their time through self-governance.
自治 here implies self-governance on an individual level, emphasizing personal responsibility and control.
当地政府正在推动社区的自治,以提升居民的参与度。
The local government is promoting community self-governance to enhance resident participation.
自治 is applied in the context of community-level management, wherein communities take charge of their affairs and governance.
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