制度

• 拼音: zhì dù
• 汉字拆解: 制 = simplified from 製, depicting cutting cloth to measure; 度 = 广 (wide) + 又 (hand)

含义

System; institution; regime. An established set of rules, laws, or organisational structures governing a group or society.

Refers to organised systems of rules and practices in a society or organisation. Can describe political systems (社会制度), economic structures (经济制度), or organisational rules (公司制度). More formal and structural than 规定 (regulation) or 规则 (rule). Frequently used in academic, political, and business discussions.

例句

1. 每个国家都有自己的教育制度。
2. 公司的请假制度很严格。
3. 好的制度能让工作更有效率。

用法指南

语境: politics, business, society

语气: formal

正确说法

• 我们公司有一套完善的管理制度。(Our company has a complete management system.)
• 这个制度需要改革。(This system needs reform.)

错误说法

• 我家的吃饭制度是七点。(Don't use 制度 for family habits — it sounds overly formal; use 习惯 or 规矩 for household routines)

起源与历史

制 (make, control) + 度 (measure, degree). Together they mean 'measured system of control,' hence 'system' or 'institution.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal