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Yalechàhn gwōng sìhng
Definition
Chen Guangcheng, a Chinese civil rights activist who worked on human rights issues in rural areas of China.
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How it's used
Proper names of political figures are typically used in formal or journalistic contexts rather than casual conversation. When discussing such figures, speakers often add a title or descriptive phrase to clarify their identity for the listener. The pronunciation follows standard Cantonese reading of the characters.
Examples
Have you heard about Chen Guangchen's story?
Chen Guangchen was very famous in the mainland back then.
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Grammar guides
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