政策

• Pinyin: zhèng cè
• Hanzi breakdown: 政 = 正 (correct) + 攵 (action); 策 = 竹 (bamboo) + 朿 (thorn)

Meaning

Policy; a course of action or set of principles adopted by a government or organization.

Refers to official guidelines, regulations, or strategies adopted by governments, parties, or organizations. Common combinations include 政策制定 (policy-making), 优惠政策 (preferential policy), 外交政策 (foreign policy).

Examples

1. 政府出台了一系列扶持小微企业的优惠政策。 The government has introduced a series of preferential policies to support small and micro enterprises.
2. 国家的教育政策近年来发生了很大变化。 The country's education policies have undergone significant changes in recent years.
3. 房地产调控政策对市场产生了深远影响。 Real estate regulation policies have had a profound impact on the market.

Usage Guide

Context: government, business, economics

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 这项政策什么时候开始实施？(When will this policy be implemented?)
• 公司的人事政策很人性化。(The company's HR policy is very humane.)

Don't Say

• 我家的吃饭政策。(Too formal — use 规矩 or 习惯 for family rules)

Origin & History

Compound of 政 (government, politics) and 策 (plan, scheme). Originally referred to strategies used in governance.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal