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Yalehah jūng nùhng

Definition

Lower-middle peasant; a class designation used during China's land reform and collectivization eras.

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How it's used

This term is a specific political classification from mid-twentieth century mainland China, categorizing rural households based on their land ownership and economic status. It is rarely used in contemporary Hong Kong daily life except when discussing historical events or political literature. Using it in casual conversation might sound like you are quoting a textbook or a period drama.

Measure word

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Examples

His family used to be lower-middle class peasants.
Do you know what a lower-middle class peasant is?

Common phrases

come from a lower-middle peasant background

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