Meaning
共和制 refers to a republican form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives, rather than by a monarch. It describes a political system characterized by representative democracy and the absence of hereditary rule.
Usage
This is a formal, academic term used primarily in political science, history, and formal discourse. It appears in textbooks, news analysis, and official documents when discussing political systems. Native speakers would use this when comparing governmental structures or discussing constitutional matters, not in everyday conversation.
Examples
- 01法国在1792年废除君主制，建立了共和制。, .France abolished the monarchy and established a republic in 1792.
- 02美国是世界上最早实行共和制的国家之一。.The United States is one of the earliest countries in the world to practice a republican system.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种共和制
Common collocations
- 建立共和制to establish a republic
- 实行共和制to practice republicanism
- 议会共和制parliamentary republic
Antonyms
Origin
共和 originally appeared in classical Chinese texts meaning 'collective harmony' or 'joint governance.' In modern usage, it was adopted in the late Qing dynasty as a translation for the Western concept of 'republic,' combining with 制 (system) to form the complete political term.