独裁 meaning and pronunciation

独裁
Simplified word
獨裁
Traditional word

独裁 English definition

dú cái
  • dictatorship

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  • 独 (dú): alone; independent; single; sole; only;
  • 裁 (cái): to cut out (as a dress); to cut; to trim; to reduce; to diminish; to cut back (e.g. on staff); decision; judgment;