This is the 7254th most frequent Chinese word.
统治
"统治" means "to rule" or "to govern."
In this sentence, '统治' is used as a verb meaning 'to rule or govern.' It describes the act of exercising authority over a nation.
古代帝王使用权力统治国家。
Ancient emperors used power to rule the country.
Here, '统治' is used as a noun meaning 'reign or governance.' It refers to a specific period during which authority was exercised.
他们的统治时期对社会发展产生了深远影响。
Their reign had a profound impact on societal development.
In this example, '统治者' includes '统治' as part of a noun compound meaning 'ruler.' It indicates the person engaged in ruling.