Writing
独裁 (dú cái) — how to say "dictatorship" in Chinese
独裁
Dictatorship, autocracy
noun · verb
Character composition
独
alone, sole
裁
to decide, to judge, to cut
Radicals / Keys
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 4 strokes
衣
Clothes
#145 · yī · 6 strokes
Collocations
独裁统治
dú cái tǒng zhì
dictatorial rule
反对独裁
fǎn duì dú cái
oppose dictatorship
Examples
那个国家的独裁统治持续了二十年。
The dictatorial rule in that country lasted for twenty years.
他反对独裁。
He is against dictatorship.
Frequently asked questions
Dictatorship meaning in Chinese
"dictatorship" in Chinese is 独裁 (dú cái).
What does 独裁 mean in English?
独裁 (dú cái) means "Dictatorship, autocracy".
How is 独裁 pronounced?
It is pronounced dú cái (written as du cai, ducai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "dictatorship" in Chinese characters?
It is written 独裁: 独 has 9 strokes, 裁 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 独裁?
独裁 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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