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    Referring to Taiwan independence with 台独 (Táidú)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    支持/反对 + 台独

    Explanation

    台独 (Táidú) is a compound noun meaning "Taiwan independence," formed from 台 (Taiwan) and 独 (independence). It is commonly used in political discourse to refer to the movement or concept of Taiwan's formal independence. It functions as a regular noun and can appear as a subject, object, or modifier.

    Examples

    • 台独问题一直是两岸关系的焦点。

      táidú wèntí yìzhí shì liǎng'àn guānxì de jiāodiǎn.

      The Taiwan independence issue has always been the focus of cross-strait relations.

    • 他在讲话中反对任何形式的台独。

      tā zài jiǎnghuà zhōng fǎnduì rènhé xíngshì de táidú.

      He opposed any form of Taiwan independence in his speech.

    • 关于台独的讨论引起了广泛关注。

      guānyú táidú de tǎolùn yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn guānzhù.

      The discussion about Taiwan independence has attracted widespread attention.

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