man4 faa3 daai6 gaak3 ming6文化大革命
Jyutpingman4 faa3 daai6 gaak3 ming6
Yalemàhn fa daaih gaak mihng
Definition
The Cultural Revolution; the major political movement in China from 1966 to 1976.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in formal or historical discussions rather than casual daily chatter. When referring to it in conversation, people often shorten it to 文革 to save time. It carries a heavy historical weight and is typically discussed with a serious or reflective tone.
Examples
Their family members lived through the Cultural Revolution.
Do you know which year the Cultural Revolution took place?
Related words
Common phrases
to experience the Cultural Revolution
the period of the Cultural Revolution
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