机制

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 机制 (jīzhì)

The word 机制 refers to a mechanism or system through which a particular function or process operates. It is commonly used in contexts involving organizational structures, biological functions, and economic systems.

Usage and Nuance

When using 机制, speakers often imply a structured, often formalized process or system that governs how something works. It can refer to physical mechanisms, like the immune system, or abstract systems, like management or market regulation.

Common Collocations

  • 管理机制 (management mechanism): used when discussing organizational or administrative systems.
  • 免疫机制 (immune mechanism): refers to biological defense systems.
  • 调节机制 (regulation mechanism): often used in economic or environmental contexts.

Register and Tone

机制 is a formal term, frequently found in academic, professional, or technical language. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing specific systems or processes.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 机制 with 机会 (jīhuì, opportunity) despite sharing the character . 机制 focuses on how something functions or operates, not on chance or opportunity.

Example Sentences

The company's management mechanism needs continuous improvement to increase

The body's immune mechanism can protect us from diseases.

The market regulation mechanism plays an important role in economic