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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Grammar guides
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