man4 zyu2 coeng4民主牆民主墙
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Yalemàhn jyú chèuhng
Definition
Democracy wall; a bulletin board in schools used to express opinions and promote freedom of speech.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to designated boards in educational institutions where students can post anonymous or signed opinions. It carries a strong association with student activism and the exercise of free speech within a campus environment. The term is rarely used outside of academic or political contexts.
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The student union posted many posters on the democracy wall.
Have you read the comments on the democracy wall yet?
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Common phrases
comments on the democracy wall
democracy wall controversy
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal wall made of democratic materials, but it is strictly a functional term for a bulletin board. Do not use it to describe general public notice boards or government-sponsored message boards.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
