行政

• Pinyin: xíng zhèng
• Hanzi breakdown: 行 = 彳 + 亍 (conduct/carry out); 政 = 正 + 攴 (governance/administration)

Meaning

Administration; administrative affairs. The practical management and execution of governmental or organisational functions.

Refers to the executive branch of governance, distinct from 立法 (legislation) and 司法 (judiciary). Also used in corporate and educational settings to denote operational management departments.

Examples

1. 市政府持续推进行政改革，力求简化审批流程，提升公共服务效率。 The city government continues to push administrative reform, aiming to streamline approval procedures and improve the efficiency of public services.
2. 学校行政部门统筹安排教学资源，确保各项教育工作有序开展。 The school’s administrative office coordinates teaching resources to ensure all educational work proceeds in an orderly way.
3. 企业建立了完善的行政管理体系，有效促进了各部门之间的协调配合。 The company has established a sound administrative management system, effectively promoting coordination and cooperation among departments.

Usage Guide

Context: government, business, education

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 政府承诺优化行政审批程序，切实降低企业的制度性交易成本。(The government pledged to optimise administrative approval procedures and genuinely reduce institutional transaction costs for businesses.)
• 行政团队高效运转，为全校师生提供了稳定可靠的后勤保障。(The administrative team operates efficiently, providing stable and reliable logistical support for all teachers and students.)

Don't Say

• 行政了这件事 — 行政 is a noun or attributive adjective, not a verb; use 处理 or 管理 to express 'handled/administered this matter'

Origin & History

行 (carry out/conduct) + 政 (governance/politics)

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal