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Jyutpingjan4 man4 lik6 loeng6
Yaleyàhn màhn lihk leuhng
Definition
People Power, a political party in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the local political party founded in 2011, which is known for its radical and confrontational approach in the Legislative Council. It is rarely used to describe the general concept of people's power in a political science sense, as that would usually be expressed with more descriptive phrasing.
Examples
He was a supporter of People Power in the past.
Do you know why People Power split up?
Related words
Common phrases
support People Power
member of People Power
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