sap6 jyut6 gaak3 ming6十月革命
Jyutpingsap6 jyut6 gaak3 ming6
Yalesahp yuht gaak mihng
Definition
The October Revolution; the 1917 Bolshevik socialist revolution in Russia led by Lenin.
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How it's used
Historical terms like this are usually treated as proper nouns in conversation. While the name refers to the Russian calendar month, it is important to remember that the event actually occurred in November according to the modern Gregorian calendar. It is frequently discussed in academic or political contexts rather than casual small talk.
Examples
Do you know when the October Revolution happened?
The history class talked about the impact of the October Revolution today.
Related words
Common phrases
October Revolution anniversary
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