dân trị
[zən˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ]
Preserved but no longer current.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) democracy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Aux yeux de la démocratie, le gouvernement n’est pas un bien, c’est un mal nécessaire.In the estimation of the democracy, a government is not a benefit, but a necessary evil.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) democratic
Examples
Si, dans les États démocratiques, tous les citoyens peuvent obtenir les emplois, tous ne sont pas tentés de les briguer.Although in democratic states all the citizens are qualified to hold offices, all are not tempted to try for them
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Common questions
What does “dân trị” mean?
(noun) democracy
Is “dân trị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.