jan4 daai6人大
Jyutpingjan4 daai6
Yaleyàhn daaih
Definition
People's Congress; specifically the National People's Congress (NPC), the legislature of the PRC.
- the People's Congress (at any level of government)
- the National People's Congress (NPC), the highest organ of state power
- a deputy or member of a People's Congress
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the legislative body within the political structure of mainland China. While it is an abbreviation, it is used as a standalone noun in news and political discourse. It is important to note that in Hong Kong, the term is frequently heard in the context of interpreting the Basic Law.
Examples
The NPC is meeting today to discuss this motion.
Do you know how NPC deputies are elected?
Related words
Common phrases
NPC deputy
member of the NPC Standing Committee
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the Mandarin term 人大 which can also mean 'Renmin University' (人民大學). Context is essential to distinguish between the legislative body and the academic institution.
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