gung6 caan2 zyu2 ji6共產主義共产主义
Jyutpinggung6 caan2 zyu2 ji6
Yaleguhng cháan jyú yih
Definition
Communism; a political ideology advocating a classless, stateless society based on common ownership and resource distribution according to need.
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How it's used
Academic and political discussions in Hong Kong often use this term in a neutral or analytical sense rather than as a personal label. It is rarely used in casual daily banter, so it carries a slightly formal or intellectual weight when it appears in conversation. When people discuss the history or theory of the concept, they often contrast it with capitalism or liberal democracy.
Examples
He seems to really like studying communism.
Do you think communism is viable in modern society?
Related words
Common phrases
communist ideology
communist society
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