baak6 keoi1白區白区
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Yalebaahk kēui
Definition
White area; a region controlled by the Kuomintang during the Chinese Civil War.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers to the political geography of China during the conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. It is almost exclusively encountered in history textbooks, political documentaries, or academic discussions regarding that specific era. It carries a strong ideological connotation reflecting the perspective of the Communist Party at the time.
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It was very dangerous for them to work in the white area back then.
Do you know what the white area was like back then?
Common phrases
underground work in KMT controlled areas
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern uses of the word white, as it has no connection to race or color in this specific historical context. It is a technical political term rather than a descriptive one for a neighborhood or district.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
