zyu2 tai2 si1 soeng2主體思想主体思想
Jyutpingzyu2 tai2 si1 soeng2
Yalejyú tái sī séung
Definition
Juche; the official state ideology of North Korea, emphasizing independence, self-reliance, and self-defense.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in political or historical contexts regarding North Korea. It is a loan translation of the Korean concept and carries a very specific, rigid connotation associated with the state ideology of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. You will rarely hear it outside of news reports, academic discussions, or satirical commentary about the regime.
Examples
They seem to really believe in the Juche ideology.
Related words
Common phrases
Juche Tower
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
