hong1 jau5 wai4康有爲康有为
Jyutpinghong1 jau5 wai4
Yalehōng yáuh wàih
Definition
Kang Youwei, a prominent Chinese scholar and reformer of the late Qing dynasty.
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How it's used
Historical figures like 康有爲 are typically discussed in academic or formal contexts rather than casual daily chat. When mentioning him, speakers often focus on his role in the Hundred Days' Reform or his political exile. It is common to pair his name with 變法 to specify the historical movement he led.
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