治 zhì HSK4 govern Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: govern All meanings 7 zhì 7 govern 3treat 3punish 1 3 sentences for 治 (zhì — govern) 他治下的一方百姓生活安稳。 tā zhì xià de yī fāng bǎixìng shēnghuó ānwěn. The people under his jurisdiction lived a stable and peaceful life. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他在地方任职多年,尹治有方,深受百姓爱戴。 tā zài dìfāng rènzhí duō nián, yǐn zhì yǒufāng, shēn shòu bǎixìng àidài. He served in local government for many years, governed well, and was deeply loved by the people. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary孟子主张以王道治天下,认为只有施行仁政才能使百姓心悦诚服。 Mèngzǐ zhǔzhāng yǐ wángdào zhì tiānxià, rènwéi zhǐyǒu shīxíng rénzhèng cái néng shǐ bǎixìng xīnyuèchéngfú. Mencius advocated for the 'Kingly Way' to rule the world, believing that only benevolent governance can truly win the people's hearts. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary