治
zhì
to control (as in 治水)
Every meaning
zhì
- to control (as in 治水)
- to govern; to rule
- to treat; to cure (an illness)
- to punish (as in 治罪)
- seat of local government (historical)
Words with 治
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).