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The noun 在野党 (zàiyědǎng) for "opposition party"
Structure
在野党 + Name/Action
Explanation
在野党 (zàiyědǎng) means "opposition party," referring to a political party that is not currently in power. It contrasts with 执政党 (ruling party). The term literally means "party in the field" (i.e., outside the halls of power) and is used in political news and discussions.
Examples
在野党对政府的新政策提出了强烈的批评。
Zàiyědǎng duì zhèngfǔ de xīn zhèngcè tíchū le qiángliè de pīpíng.
The opposition party raised strong criticism of the government's new policy.
在野党要求对这件事进行全面调查。
Zàiyědǎng yāoqiú duì zhè jiàn shì jìnxíng quánmiàn diàochá.
The opposition party demanded a comprehensive investigation into this matter.
这次选举之后，原来的执政党变成了在野党。
Zhè cì xuǎnjǔ zhīhòu, yuánlái de zhízhèngdǎng biànchéng le zàiyědǎng.
After this election, the former ruling party became the opposition party.