to administer, to govern, to regulate

JLPT N1 8 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (zhì) primarily means 'to govern,' 'to administer,' or 'to cure.' It is commonly used in contexts related to government administration, social order, and medical treatment.

Common Collocations

  • (zhìguó): to govern a country
  • (zhìbìng): to treat or cure an illness
  • 治理 (zhìlǐ): to manage or regulate

Usage Notes

When used in governance contexts, emphasizes the act of managing or administering a region or system. In medical contexts, it refers to curing or treating diseases. It can also appear in phrases about regulation or control.

Common Confusions

Don't confuse with (yī), which specifically means 'medical' or 'doctor.' focuses more on the action of curing or governing rather than the profession or field itself.

Example Sentences

The government is working hard to govern the country and ensure the people's

The doctor said this illness can be cured.

He spent a lot of money treating his teeth.