zim3 ling5 zung1 waan4佔領中環占领中环
Jyutpingzim3 ling5 zung1 waan4
Yalejim líhng jūng wàahn
Definition
Occupy Central with Love and Peace, a civil disobedience campaign in Hong Kong advocating for universal suffrage.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the 2014 civil disobedience movement in Hong Kong. It is often abbreviated to 佔中 in casual conversation or news headlines. The term carries significant political weight and is deeply embedded in the collective memory of the city's recent history.
Examples
They also participated in Occupy Central back then.
Do you remember which year Occupy Central happened?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this specific historical event with general protests or other acts of occupation, as the term is almost exclusively reserved for the 2014 campaign.
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