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    Referring to the Chinese Communist Party with 中共 (Zhōnggòng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    中共 + Organization/Body

    Explanation

    The abbreviation 中共 (Zhōnggòng) stands for 中国共产党 (Zhōngguó Gòngchǎndǎng), meaning 'the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).' It is the standard short form used in news and formal writing. For example, 中共中央 means 'the CCP Central Committee.'

    Examples

    • 中共中央发布了新的政策文件。

      zhōnggòng zhōngyāng fābù le xīn de zhèngcè wénjiàn.

      The Central Committee of the CPC issued a new policy document.

    • 这篇文章分析了中共的历史发展。

      zhè piān wénzhāng fēnxī le zhōnggòng de lìshǐ fāzhǎn.

      This article analyzes the historical development of the CPC.

    • 中共成立于一九二一年。

      zhōnggòng chénglì yú yī jiǔ èr yī nián.

      The CPC was founded in 1921.