sou1 wai4 aai1蘇維埃苏维埃
Jyutpingsou1 wai4 aai1
Yalesōu wàih āai
Definition
Soviet; a political organization or council originating in the Russian revolution.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical council system that emerged during the Russian Revolution. It is rarely used in modern daily conversation unless discussing history or political science. When referring to the former state itself, speakers almost exclusively use the term 蘇聯.
Examples
Back then, the Soviet was composed of worker representatives.
Do you know how the Soviet regime was established?
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