mou4 zyu2 zik6 maan6 seoi3毛主席萬歲毛主席万岁

Jyutpingmou4 zyu2 zik6 maan6 seoi3
Yalemòuh jyú jihk maahn seui

Definition

Long live Chairman Mao; a slogan expressing wishes for his longevity or celebrating his leadership.

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How it's used

This phrase is a historical political slogan that carries significant ideological weight from the Cultural Revolution era. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing history, performing in period dramas, or making ironic political commentary. Using it out of context can be perceived as highly provocative or insensitive depending on the audience.

Examples

They used to shout "Long live Chairman Mao" all the time.
Do you know why people had to shout "Long live Chairman Mao"?

Related words

Common phrases

to shout slogans

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